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The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom

Stothard, Thomas
Smollett, Tobias

Hardcover

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432622056
ISBN13: 9781432622053
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a novel written by Tobias Smollett in 1753. The story follows the life of a young man named Ferdinand Count Fathom, who is born into poverty but aspires to become a gentleman. He sets out on a journey to achieve his goal, but his path is filled with deceit, treachery, and betrayal.Fathom is a master manipulator who uses his charm and intelligence to swindle people out of their money and possessions. He is aided in his endeavors by his accomplice, a beautiful and cunning woman named Monimia. Together, they embark on a series of adventures that take them across Europe, where they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including wealthy merchants, aristocrats, and even pirates.As the story unfolds, Fathom's schemes become increasingly complex and dangerous. He is eventually caught and imprisoned, but manages to escape and flee to America, where he continues his life of crime. However, his past catches up with him, and he is eventually brought to justice.The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a satirical novel that exposes the greed and corruption of society. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition and the consequences of dishonesty. Smollett's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a classic of English literature.1753. Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and editor. The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is Smollett's third novel. The book leads the reader through the life and adventures of the villainous dandy, Ferdinand, Count Fathom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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