Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Life Of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro (1791)

The Life Of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro (1791)

Barberi

Paperback

Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165777169
ISBN13: 9781165777167
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro is a historical biography written by Francesco Barberi and first published in 1791. The book tells the story of Joseph Balsamo, a charismatic and mysterious figure who lived in the 18th century and was known by many names, including Count Cagliostro. The book explores Balsamo's early life and how he became involved in the occult and mysticism. It also delves into his travels throughout Europe, where he gained a reputation as a healer, prophet, and alchemist. Balsamo's involvement in various political intrigues and his association with prominent figures of his time, including Marie Antoinette and Cardinal de Rohan, are also detailed.Throughout the book, Barberi presents Balsamo as a complex and enigmatic figure, capable of both great kindness and deceit. The author also offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, providing context for Balsamo's actions and influence. Overall, The Life of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro is a fascinating and informative historical biography that sheds light on a mysterious and controversial figure of the 18th century.Containing The Singular And Uncommon Adventures Of That Extraordinary Personage From His Birth Till His Imprisonment In The Castle Of St. Angelo.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All