Memoirs Of A Huguenot Family (1853)

Memoirs of a Huguenot Family is a book written by James Fontaine and published in 1853. The book is a personal account of the Fontaine family, who were French Protestants known as Huguenots, and their experiences during the religious conflicts in France during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Fontaine family were forced to flee France due to religious persecution and settled in Virginia in the United States. The book provides a detailed description of the family's journey from France to America, their struggles to adapt to a new country, and their eventual success in building a new life. The book also sheds light on the history of the Huguenots and their role in shaping the religious and cultural landscape of both France and America. Memoirs of a Huguenot Family is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Huguenots, the religious conflicts in France, and the early history of America.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.