L'Illustration, No. 1607, 13 décembre 1873

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L'Illustration, No. 1607, 13 décembre 1873

by Various Authors

FR·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

SOMMAIRE

1:04
2

HISTOIRE DE LA SEMAINE - FRANCE

13:54
3

Courrier de Paris

11:54
4

LA SOEUR PERDUE - Une histoire du Gran Chaco

17:55
5

NOS GRAVURES - Procès du maréchal Bazaine - LA BUVETTE DES TÉMOINS.

7:01
6

Le naufrage de la "Ville-du-Havre".

12:22
7

Inauguration de l'Asile et de l'École de filles de Dugny.

2:40
8

La comédie de notre temps, par Bertall (1)

3:11
9

Jeanne d'Arc

1:55
10

BULLETIN BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE

11:15

Description

This issue captures a vivid snapshot of late‑19th‑century Europe, opening with a calm yet revealing week in the French parliament. Reporters detail the formation of a new constitutional commission, the merger of postal and telegraph services, and the often‑tedious budget debates that still manage to spark brief but pointed disputes. Across the border, a German government campaign against the Catholic clergy is described in stark terms, exposing both the authorities’ covert tactics and the resilient popular resistance they encounter.

Interwoven with the political coverage are several literary and artistic gems. Readers find the continuation of an adventurous tale set in the Gran Chaco, a beloved history of France retold for grandchildren, and a witty caricature of contemporary theatre. The issue’s hallmark is its rich collection of engravings: scenes from the trial of Marshal Bazaine, the dramatic capture of the Virginius, a commemorative monument, the tragic sinking of the Ville‑du‑Havre, a desert caravan, and dozens of humorous vignettes by Bertall. Together, the articles and illustrations offer a lively portrait of the era’s news, culture, and visual storytelling.

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Language

fr

Duration

~1 hours (99K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Rénald Lévesque

Release date

2013-11-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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