Memoirs Of A Huguenot Family (1853)

Memoirs Of A Huguenot Family is a historical book written by James Fontaine and published in 1853. The book is a memoir of Fontaine's family, who were Huguenots, a Protestant religious group in France. The memoir covers the period from the late 17th century to the early 18th century and documents the persecution and hardships that the Huguenots faced during that time.The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the Fontaine family's experiences in France before they fled to England. The second part covers their journey to Virginia, where they settled and established a new life. The final part of the book documents the family's experiences in Virginia and their interactions with the Native American tribes in the area.The book provides a unique perspective on the Huguenot experience, as it is written from the perspective of a family who lived through it. It also provides insight into the early years of Virginia's history and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans.Overall, Memoirs Of A Huguenot Family is a fascinating historical document that provides a detailed look at the experiences of one family during a tumultuous period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.