A French Country Family (1868) - Henriette De Witt - Bog

A French Country Family is a novel written by Henriette De Witt and first published in 1868. The book tells the story of a family living in the French countryside during the mid-19th century. The family consists of a mother, father, and their three children. The novel explores the daily lives of the family members, their relationships with each other, and their interactions with the people in their community.The mother, Marie, is a devoted wife and mother who takes care of the household and her children. The father, Pierre, is a hardworking farmer who is dedicated to providing for his family. The eldest son, Jean, is a responsible and mature young man who helps his father with the farm work. The two younger children, Marie-Louise and Pierre-Louis, are curious and playful children who enjoy exploring the countryside.The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the family's life. The chapters cover topics such as the family's daily routine, their interactions with their neighbors, their religious beliefs, and their experiences during a harvest festival.Throughout the novel, De Witt paints a vivid picture of life in the French countryside during the mid-19th century. She describes the beautiful landscapes, the traditional customs and beliefs of the people, and the challenges faced by the family as they navigate their daily lives.Overall, A French Country Family is a heartwarming and insightful novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of a family living in rural France during the mid-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.