Laperouse by Ernest Scott (1930)
The story revolves around a wealthy family's downfall due to their own moral decay and the corrupting influence of power. The patriarch's obsessive desire for wealth and status leads him to sacrifice his family's well-being, causing them to disintegrate.
By Ernest Scott · First published 1930 · Genre: Biography, History, Adventure · 10 chapters · 24,698 words
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Jean-Francois Galaup, Comte De Laperouse, was born at Albi, on August 23, 1741. His birthplace is the chief town in the Department of Tarn, lying at the centre of the fruitful province of Languedoc, in the south of France. It boasts a fine old Gothic cathedral, enriched with much noble carving and brilliant fresco painting; and its history gives it some importance in the lurid and exciting annals of France. From its name was derived that of a religious sect, the Albigeois, who professed doctrines condemned as heretical and endured severe persecution during the thirteenth century.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ernest Scott
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Adventure, Travel Literature, Romance
- Length: 24,698 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 217 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book details the life and adventures of Jean-Francois Galaup, Comte De Laperouse, focusing on his personal experiences and historical significance.
- History — It provides a historical account of Laperouse's expeditions and the geopolitical context of his time, particularly regarding exploration and colonialism.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and adventure, detailing Laperouse's voyages and encounters in uncharted territories.
- Travel Literature — The book reflects on Laperouse's travels and observations of different cultures and landscapes during his expeditions.
Tags
Biography · Maritime History · Exploration · French Navy · 18th Century · Naval Expedition · Pacific Ocean · South America · Shipwreck · Survival · Adventure · Non-Fiction
Contents
- FAMILY, YOUTH and INFLUENCES
- THE FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER
- THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE
- THE VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION
- THE EARLY PART OF THE VOYAGE
- LAPEROUSE IN THE PACIFIC
- AT BOTANY BAY
- THE MYSTERY, AND THE SECRET OF THE SEA
- CAPTAIN DILLON'S DISCOVERY
- THE FAME OF LAPEROUSE