Le littoral de la France, vol. 1: Côtes Normandes de Dunkerque au Mont Saint-…
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"Le littoral de la France, vol. 1: Côtes Normandes de Dunkerque au Mont Saint-Michel" by V. Vattier d'Ambroyse is a detailed geographical and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the French coastline from Dunkerque to Mont Saint-Michel, discussing its maritime significance, ports, industries, and the surrounding natural landscapes. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the vital importance of the French coastal regions in Europe,
emphasizing France's maritime advantages and potential for greater naval presence. Vattier d'Ambroyse sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of various harbors, coastal geography, and the historical developments that shaped these regions, beginning with Dunkerque, which is portrayed as a strategic naval base historically contested due to its crucial location. The narrative promises to illustrate significant interactions with neighboring nations and highlights the resilience and industriousness of the French maritime community, paving the way for an in-depth examination of France's coastal heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vattier d'Ambroyse, Valentine, 1835?-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le littoral de la France, vol. 1: Côtes Normandes de Dunkerque au Mont Saint-Michel |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | City and town life -- France -- History |
| Subject | Coasts -- France -- History |
| Subject | Navigation -- France -- History |
| Subject | Harbors -- France -- History |
| Subject | France -- History, Local |
| Subject | France -- Historical geography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59525 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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