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Captain Fracasse, Part 3: My Private Menagerie (1902)

Captain Fracasse, Part 3: My Private Menagerie (1902)

Gautier, Theophile
De Sumichrast, R. C.

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ISBN10: 1165159503
ISBN13: 9781165159505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Captain Fracasse, Part 3: My Private Menagerie is a novel written by the French author Theophile Gautier and was first published in 1902. The book is the third and final part of the Captain Fracasse trilogy. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Captain Fracasse, and his companions as they travel through France in the 17th century. In this installment of the series, Captain Fracasse has inherited a large estate and decides to create his own private menagerie. He gathers a collection of exotic animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, monkeys, and elephants. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when a group of bandits led by the ruthless Malartic invade his property, seeking to steal his valuable animals. Captain Fracasse and his friends must use all their wits and courage to defend their home and their beloved animals from the bandits. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful gypsy girl and a mysterious monk, who help them in their quest. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines action, romance, and humor. Gautier's vivid descriptions of the animals and the French countryside make the book a delight to read. The characters are well-drawn and engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Overall, Captain Fracasse, Part 3: My Private Menagerie is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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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