Two Years in the French West Indies (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Lafcadio Hearn

Overview

Two Years in the French West Indies is one of two books Lafcadio Hearn produced during his two-year stay in Martinque and other Caribbean islands, where he fell under their tropical spell. Published in 1890, this enchanting collection details his sojourn with its loving ”sketches” of the day-to-day life of the island people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411464117
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	12/19/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	514
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as Koizumi Yakumo, was born in Greece, raised in Ireland, spent years in America, and finally became a citizen of Japan.  A journalist and translator, he played a major role in introducing Japanese culture to the West.  His translations of Japanese fairy tales and ghost stories were especially influential.