Un Pays Inconnu (Classic Reprint) (French Edition) - Hardcover

Alexandre Dumas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656710942 ISBN 13: 9780656710942

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Across a vivid voyage from Charleston to Para, this account blends travel with unfolding adventure.

In the opening pages, the scene shifts between the vast, bustling harbor and the narrow, noisy interiors of a ship bound for Brazil. Two Creole passengers join the journey to Rio de Janeiro, and the narrator and his friend Grey find themselves sharing a cabin more cramped than they’d hoped. The voyage frames a lively encounter with La Havane’s grand charm—from masts and sunlit streets to the colorful bustle of the Paseo and the theater at Tacon.

What unfolds is a blend of travel observations and personal camaraderie, set against a backdrop of ports, courtyards, and tropical warmth. The book invites the reader to imagine the cosmopolitan mix of ships, people, and music that define an unforgettable Atlantic crossing.

• Vivid descriptions of La Havane’s harbor, streets, and social life
• Scenes aboard the Augusta, including close companionship and flirtation
• Atmosphere of the Paseo, the theater, and evening entertainments
• Character dynamics between the narrator and his friend Grey on a long voyage

Ideal for readers curious about 19th-century travel and maritime adventure, especially those who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven journeys.

A Pays inconnu

About this title

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas est un écrivain français né le 24 juillet 1802 ŕ Villers-Cotteręts et mort le 5 décembre 1870 ŕ Puys, prčs de Dieppe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 0656710942
• ISBN 13: 9780656710942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 326