My Old Cousin is a novel written by Lister and published in 1819. The story takes place in Cochin-China, a French colony in Southeast Asia during the early 19th century. The protagonist is a young man named Charles who travels to Cochin-China to visit his cousin, an old and eccentric man named Monsieur de la Touche. Through Charles' eyes, the reader is introduced to the culture, customs, and people of Cochin-China. The novel explores themes of colonialism,...
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