Le Belle-Nivernaise: The Story Of A River Barge And Its Crew (1898)

Le Belle-Nivernaise: The Story Of A River Barge And Its Crew is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet, first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the Belle-Nivernaise, a traditional river barge that travels along the canals and rivers of France. The crew of the barge consists of a captain, his wife, their young daughter, and a handful of other workers.The novel follows the daily lives of the crew as they navigate the waterways of France, encountering various challenges and adventures along the way. The Belle-Nivernaise is a symbol of a bygone era, and the novel explores the changing landscape of France as modernization and industrialization begin to take hold.Through the characters and their experiences, Daudet offers a glimpse into the lives of the working-class people of France during this time period. The novel also explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and the importance of tradition.Overall, Le Belle-Nivernaise: The Story Of A River Barge And Its Crew is a charming and poignant novel that captures the beauty and simplicity of life on the waterways of France during the late 19th century.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.