Seeing France with Uncle John by Anne Warner
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Anne, 1869-1913 |
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| Illustrator | Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949 |
| LoC No. | 06034808 |
| Title | Seeing France with Uncle John |
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| Summary | "Seeing France with Uncle John" by Anne Warner is a travel narrative with fictional elements written in the early 20th century. The book explores a journey through various French locales led by the exuberant and often cantankerous Uncle John, who is accompanied by his inquisitive niece Yvonne and her friend Edna. The story captures the blend of humor and cultural observation as the characters navigate the adventures and mishaps of their travels. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Yvonne as she writes to her mother about the chaotic and entertaining voyage to France with Uncle John. The contents of her letters reveal a lively and somewhat comedic portrait of Uncle John, who is prone to exaggerated reactions and detailed opinions about every little inconvenience on their trip, including a mishap involving his luggage. The humor is punctuated by Yvonne's reflections on their quirky traveling companions and her longing for her friend Lee, who she believes her uncle disapproves of. This opening sets the tone for a humorous exploration of travel, family dynamics, and the peculiarities of foreign cultures through the eyes of a spirited young woman. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Travelers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35574 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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