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Toilers of the Sea V1 (1866
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Toilers of the Sea V1 (1866

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Toilers of the Sea is a novel written by French author Victor Hugo and was first published in 1866. The story is set on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel and follows the life of a fisherman named Gilliatt. The book is divided into three parts, and the first part introduces the reader to the island and its inhabitants, including Gilliatt. The second part of the book focuses on Gilliatt's love for a woman named D?????ruchette, who is the niece of a wealthy shipowner. The final part of the book follows Gilliatt as he attempts to salvage a ship that has been stranded on a nearby reef during a storm. Throughout the novel, Hugo explores themes of love, isolation, and the struggle between man and nature. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the island and the sea, as well as its complex characters and intricate plot. Toilers of the Sea is considered to be one of Hugo's most important works and is a classic of French literature.In Three Volumes.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
10 September 2010
Pages
342
ISBN
9781165158560

Toilers of the Sea is a novel written by French author Victor Hugo and was first published in 1866. The story is set on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel and follows the life of a fisherman named Gilliatt. The book is divided into three parts, and the first part introduces the reader to the island and its inhabitants, including Gilliatt. The second part of the book focuses on Gilliatt's love for a woman named D?????ruchette, who is the niece of a wealthy shipowner. The final part of the book follows Gilliatt as he attempts to salvage a ship that has been stranded on a nearby reef during a storm. Throughout the novel, Hugo explores themes of love, isolation, and the struggle between man and nature. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the island and the sea, as well as its complex characters and intricate plot. Toilers of the Sea is considered to be one of Hugo's most important works and is a classic of French literature.In Three Volumes.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
10 September 2010
Pages
342
ISBN
9781165158560