Mémoires de Garibaldi, tome 1/2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mémoires de Garibaldi, tome 1/2" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life and exploits of the Italian revolutionary leader Giuseppe Garibaldi, detailing his experiences and the political climate in Italy during his time. The narrative encompasses key historical events, offering insights into Garibaldi's childhood, family background, and the broader movements for Italian unification. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Garibaldi's early life, spotlighting his birth in Nice and his family, particularly his father, a dedicated but financially troubled sailor, and his mother, who deeply influenced his character. As he reflects on his youth, Garibaldi shares memories of adventure, his affinity for the sea, and moments that sparked his burgeoning patriotism. The text seamlessly weaves personal anecdotes with historical context, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters that promise to explore his transformation from a carefree boy into a fervent national leader and activist amidst the revolutionary tides of 19th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-04-22