Cartouche V1 (1878) - Frances Mary Peard

Cartouche V1 is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard and published in 1878. The book follows the story of a young Frenchman named Louis Dominique Cartouche, who becomes a notorious bandit in 18th century Paris. Cartouche is a complex character who is both charming and ruthless, and the novel explores his rise to power as a leader of a gang of thieves and his eventual downfall. Along the way, Cartouche has a number of romantic entanglements and encounters with various historical figures, including Voltaire and Madame de Pompadour. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of 18th century France.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436797993