Au Tonkin 1883-1885

<p><i>Au Tonkin 1883-1885: Récits Anecdotiques</i> offers a fascinating glimpse into the early years of French colonial involvement in Tonkin (Northern Vietnam). Published in 1886 this collection of anecdotes provides a unique firsthand perspective on the military campaigns and daily life experienced by French soldiers and administrators during this turbulent period.</p><p>The book recounts various incidents and observations shedding light on the challenges cultural encounters and human drama that characterized the French presence in Tonkin. Through vivid storytelling the author captures the atmosphere of a land undergoing profound transformation offering valuable insights into the complexities of colonialism and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized. This historical account is essential for anyone interested in the history of French Indochina and the broader context of 19th-century imperialism.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>