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This book is an enchanting autobiography of the extraordinary Valentin Duval, a peasant's son born in 1695 in the humble French countryside. The author traces the tumultuous early years of this young boy's life as he navigates a series of misadventures and trials that shape his character. In 17th-century rural France, Duval experiences firsthand the harsh realities of a peasant's existence and the brutal treatment of a cruel stepfather. Through miraculous escapes, moments of kindness from strangers, and his own resilience, he survives a series of hardships that would break many. Throughout his turbulent youth, a burning desire to explore the world beyond his village and a thirst for knowledge sustains him. The book offers a glimpse into the social, religious, and military aspects of 17th-century France, seen through the unassuming eyes of a young boy. Duval's encounters with everything from religious hermits to military veterans and his profound musings on the human condition provide the reader with a unique and deeply personal vantage point into the era. This book is not simply a historical narrative; it is a profound exploration of resilience, human nature, and the indomitable spirit that drives us to seek knowledge, connection, and a better tomorrow.
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Duval: Histoire Và ritable Racontà e par un Curà de Village à Ses Ãlà ves
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an enchanting autobiography of the extraordinary Valentin Duval, a peasant's son born in 1695 in the humble French countryside. The author traces the tumultuous early years of this young boy's life as he navigates a series of misadventures and trials that shape his character. In 17th-century rural France, Duval experiences firsthand the harsh realities of a peasant's existence and the brutal treatment of a cruel stepfather. Through miraculous escapes, moments of kindness from strangers, and his own resilience, he survives a series of hardships that would break many. Throughout his turbulent youth, a burning desire to explore the world beyond his village and a thirst for knowledge sustains him. The book offers a glimpse into the social, religious, and military aspects of 17th-century France, seen through the unassuming eyes of a young boy. Duval's encounters with everything from religious hermits to military veterans and his profound musings on the human condition provide the reader with a unique and deeply personal vantage point into the era. This book is not simply a historical narrative; it is a profound exploration of resilience, human nature, and the indomitable spirit that drives us to seek knowledge, connection, and a better tomorrow. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259070818_0
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