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Journey to Mauritius

Journey to Mauritius

by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre  •  Jason Wilson (Translator)

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A lyrical account of colonial society, daily life and nature in Mauritius, newly translated and with an introduction by Jason Wilson. De Saint-Pierre, an author, friend and disciple of Rousseau (best known for his pastoral novel Paul et Virginie also set in the Indian Ocean) lived in Mauritius from 1778-1780.  (MTS06, $15.00)

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