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The Belle Nivernaise and Victor the Brave Captain
An adapted French tale follows the Belle Nivernaise bargesman Francois Louveau and his family, adopting foundling Victor. As floods rise on the Seine, Victor steers to safety, earning a captain’s seat and the family’s devotion while facing a police summons and Mangendre the carpenter’s fate.
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Alphonse Daudet
Stelle
Francois
Louveau
Victor
Fuather Louveau
Paris
Corbigny
Liberty
Mother Louvean
Parieian
Faubourg
Temple
Clara
Mimile
Mol Louvesu
Nogeville
Lonveau
Morvaudiens
Mr. Maugendrs
Nisure
Gonan
Mangendre
Father Louveau
Foresters’ School
Madre
Chance
Illuck
Wesald
Mother Tlonveau
Mother Louveau
Seine
Ier
Clamecy
Louvean
Lacré
Paria
Mangandre
Louyeau
Maire
Francoia
Notre Dame
Dubac
Aend Deathere
Belle Nivernsisa
Austerlits
Bat
Mias
Tendera
Quai de la Tournelle
Belle-Nivernaire
Loureau
Xiii District
Mau
Viator
Qlata
Maugeni
Lonvean
Gorbigou
Maufendre
Aeller
Lougeau
Maugendre
Ouvean
Rancois
Manugendra
Nievre
Thair
Maugendreau
Ibang Avery
USA
Barts
Asvar