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A Residence in France

James Fenimore Cooper

This work encapsulates Cooper's observations and experiences during his journeys through France, as well as his interactions with prominent figures, including General Lafayette, against the backdrop of Europe’s turbulent political landscape following the revolutions of the period.

"A Residence in France" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travelogue interspersed with political commentary. This work encapsulates Cooper's observations and experiences during his journeys through France, as well as his interactions with prominent figures, including General Lafayette, against the backdrop of Europe’s turbulent political landscape following the revolutions of the period.

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Influence of the late Revolution in France.—General Lafayette—Sketch of his Private Life.—My visits to him.—His opinion of Louis XVI.—Mr. Morris and Mr. Crawford.—Duplicity of Louis XVIII.—Charles X.—Marie Antoinette.—Legitimacy of the Duc de Bordeaux.—Discovery of the Plot of 1822.—Lafayette's conduct on that occasion.—A negro Spy.—General Knyphausen.—Louis-Philippe and Lafayette.—My visit to Court.—The King, the Queen, Madame Adelaide, and the Princesses.—Marshal Jourdan.—The Duke of Orleans.—Interview with the King.—"Adieu l'Amérique!"—Conversation with Lafayette.—The Juste Milieu.—Monarchy not inconsistent with Republican Institutions.—Party in favour of the Duc de Bordeaux.

Contents

  1. 01Letter I.
  2. 02Letter II.
  3. 03Letter III.
  4. 04Letter IV.
  5. 05Letter V.
  6. 06Letter VI.
  7. 07Letter VII.
  8. 08Excursion Up the Rhine, &c.
  9. 09Letter VIII.
  10. 10Letter IX.
  11. 11Letter X.
  12. 12Letter XI.
  13. 13Letter XII.
  14. 14Letter XIII.
  15. 15Letter XIV.
  16. 16Second Visit
  17. 17To
  18. 18Switzerland.
  19. 19Letter XV.
  20. 20Letter XVI.
  21. 21Letter XVII.
  22. 22Letter XVIII.
  23. 23Letter XIX.
  24. 24Letter XX.
  25. 25Letter XXI.
  26. 26Letter XXII.
  27. 27Letter XXIII.
  28. 28Letter XXIV.
  29. 29Letter XXV.
  30. 30Letter XXVI.
  31. 31Letter XXVII.
  32. 32Letter XXVIII.

About this edition

Author
James Fenimore Cooper
Language
English
Era
Modern (c. 1800–1945)
Reading level
Advanced: for close, demanding reading
Formats
EPUB, PDF
Length
310 pages
This edition
Modern Philosophers

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