Le Belle-Nivernaise

Le Belle-Nivernaise: The Story Of A River Barge And Its Crew is a novel written by Alphonse Daudet and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a river barge named Belle-Nivernaise and its crew as they navigate the waterways of France. The crew is made up of a diverse group of characters, including the captain, his wife, and their young daughter, as well as several other crew members. Throughout the novel, the crew faces a variety of challenges, including treacherous weather, difficult navigation, and encounters with other boats on the river. Along the way, they also meet a number of interesting characters, including a group of fishermen, a wealthy couple on a pleasure cruise, and a young artist who is inspired by the beauty of the river. As the Belle-Nivernaise makes its way down the river, the crew members begin to form strong bonds with one another, and they come to see their barge as more than just a vessel for transporting goods. The novel explores themes of community, family, and the beauty of the natural world, and it offers a vivid portrait of life on the waterways of France in the late 19th century. Overall, Le Belle-Nivernaise: The Story Of A River Barge And Its Crew is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, adventure stories, and tales of life on the water.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.