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The Dutch Founding of New York (1903) By
Thomas Allibone Janvier (July 16, 1849 - June 18, 1913) was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Proven�al descent.Thomas Allibone Janvier (July 16, 1849 - June 18, 1913) was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Proven�al descent.Janvier went to New York in 1881. From 1884-94, he lived in the Washington Square district of New York. A few years after arriving, he published the Ivory Black Stories, tales of artist life, which were reprinted in book form in 1885 as Color Studies. In them he pictured the life and color of what was then considered the Latin quarter of the city, with the old-fashioned French restaurants, the artist colony to the north, and the studios in Tenth Street where Abbey, Millet, F. Hopkinson Smith, Laffan and others made the Tile Club famous. He published many stories and articles in Harper's Magazine.
An Idyl of the East Side
"An Idyl Of The East Side" from Thomas Allibone Janvier. American story-writer and historian (1849-1913).
In Old New York.( 1900 ) By
Thomas Allibone Janvier (July 16, 1849 - June 18, 1913) was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Provençal descent.Janvier received a public school education, then worked in Philadelphia for newspapers from 1870-81.[1] In 1878 he married Catherine Ann Drinker (May 1, 1841- July 19, 1922), an artist who was the first woman teacher at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and first teacher to Cecilia Beaux. Later in life, she accompanied her husband on his travels while writing books and translating books from the Provencale language. Many of Janvier's published works would be dedicated "To C. A. J."Janvier went to New York in 1881. From 1884-94, he lived in the...
A Romance of Tompkins Square
"A Romance Of Tompkins Square" from Thomas Allibone Janvier. American story-writer and historian (1849-1913).
The Uncle Of An Angel 1891
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The Uncle of an Angel
"The Uncle Of An Angel" from Thomas Allibone Janvier. American story-writer and historian (1849-1913).
The Christmas Kalends of Provence
"The Christmas Kalends of Provence" is a charming collection of short stories and essays written by Thomas A. Janvier, an American writer and historian, originally published in 1902. The book captures the spirit and traditions of Christmas in the southern region of Provence, France, providing readers with a delightful glimpse into the unique customs and celebrations associated with the holiday season in this picturesque locale. Key features of "The Christmas Kalends of Provence" include: Provencal Traditions: The book offers a detailed exploration of the various Christmas customs and traditions specific to the Provence region. It delves into the folklore, rituals, and festivities that make t...
Santa Fé's Partner
"Santa Fe's Partner" from Thomas Allibone Janvier. American story-writer and historian (1849-1913)."
In the Sargasso Sea
In the Sargasso Sea is a children's novel written in 1898 by Thomas Allibone Janvier. Recently, Kessinger Publishing's rare reprints has re-issued the book.The protagonist, Roger Stetworth, unwillingly joins a slave ship called the "Golden Hind" captained by Luke Chilton. (When Chilton demanded that Roger "sign aboard" he refused and was clubbed on the head and thrown overboard.) He is rescued by the "Hurst Castle" and doctored by a painfully stereotyped Irishman. The "Hurst Castle" is abandoned but does not founder in a gale and the crew, unable to get to him, are forced to leave Stetworth marooned aboard. The ship drifts into the center of the Sargasso Sea where Stetworth finds himself in a ships' graveyard in which survivors of previous shipwrecks still inhabit the forgotten ships. Stetworth must rely on his own ingenuity to get free from the choking sargasso weeds.
In the Sargasso Sea
In 'In the Sargasso Sea,' Thomas A. Janvier weaves a rich tapestry of maritime adventure and psychological introspection, exploring the enigmatic allure of the Sargasso Sea and its historical significance. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, Janvier captures the sea's haunting beauty and frightening depths, blending naturalistic observations with elements of romance and existential inquiry. His deft literary style, characterized by lyrical descriptions and a nuanced narrative voice, invites readers into a complex interplay of human emotion and the relentless forces of nature, situating the work within the broader context of late 19th-century American literature that sought to grap...
