A Tale Of The Huguenots Or, Memoirs Of A French Refugee Family

By John Fontaine, James Fontaine, Ann Maury

Book Overview

A Tale of the Huguenots or, Memoirs of a French Refugee Family is a historical novel by James Fontaine. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a Huguenot family that is forced to flee France due to religious persecution. The family consists of a widowed mother, her two sons, and her daughter. They leave their home in France and travel to England, where they hope to find safety and start a new life.The book chronicles the family's journey from France to England, as well as their struggles to adapt to their new surroundings. They face many challenges, including poverty, language barriers, and cultural differences. The family also experiences personal tragedies, such as the death of one of the sons.Despite these challenges, the family perseveres and eventually finds a sense of belonging in England. They make new friends and build a new life for themselves. The book also explores the themes of faith, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.Overall, A Tale of the Huguenots or, Memoirs of a French Refugee Family is a moving and inspiring story of a family's journey to overcome persecution and find a new home. It offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by refugees and the importance of perseverance and community support in times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430484454
• ISBN13: 9781430484455
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"