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Journey back to the year 1900 through the eyes of a French naval officer stationed in China during the tumultuous Boxer Rebellion. This compelling narrative captures the stark realities of war, yet it goes beyond the chaos to unveil the rich and enigmatic civilization that the so-called barbarian forces encountered. With a blend of admiration and a hint of colonial perspective, the author offers a vivid account that invites readers to reflect on both the horrors and the beauty of a world in conflict. (Summary by Peter Tucker)

Sulle coste tempestose della Bretagna, si consuma l'amore tormentato tra una ragazza di città e un giovane pescatore, i cui destini sono legati al mare... Il piccolo villaggio di Paimpol conosce solo due stagioni: quella in cui si parte per le battute di pesca verso la lontana Islanda e quella in cui si torna a casa (anche se non sempre al completo). Quando la sofisticata Gaud, cresciuta a Parigi, conosce l’impenetrabile Yann, le crudeli regole del mare sembrano per un attimo annullarsi. Ma forse è solo un’illusione, un miraggio che si perde nell’enigma eterno delle onde.

Fue uno de los novelistas franceses más populares y respetados de finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX.

Discover the compelling insights of Pierre Loti [Julien Viaud] (1850-1923), a French naval officer and novelist, in War. This captivating work of non-fiction features a selection of letters and diary entries that reveal his thoughts and experiences during the tumultuous times of war. Loti not only reflects on his involvement in World War I but also shares his perspectives on the preparations leading up to the Turkish Revolution of 1923, a significant event that inspired the naming of a famous hill and a beloved café in Istanbul after him. Join us as we explore the mind of a man who ...

Pierre Loti born to a Protestant family, Loti's education began in his birthplace, Rochefort, Charente-Maritime. At age 17 he entered the naval school in Brest and studied at Le Borda. He gradually rose in his profession, attaining the rank of captain in 1906. In January 1910 he went on the reserve list. SAILORS' YARNS: Within the tropics, on a wondrous evening when the Southern trades were blowing with their balmiest softness, the corporeal portion of his being tired with a healthy muscular fatigue, gently lulled by the slumberous rhythmic motion of the ship.

SEA STORIES tells the entire tale. You will find excerpts of some of the most famous nautical stories of all time. Most of us have passed through a period of life during which we have ardently longed to be, if not actually a rover, a buccaneer, or a pirate, at least and really a sailor!