Cartouche V1: The Celebrated French Robber (1844)

Cartouche V1: The Celebrated French Robber is a historical novel written by Richard Brinsley Peake and first published in 1844. The book tells the story of Louis Dominique Garthausen, a notorious French thief and highwayman who became known as Cartouche. The novel begins with Cartouche's childhood and follows his rise to infamy as he becomes the leader of a gang of bandits. The story is set in 18th-century France and is based on real events.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Cartouche's life. The first chapter introduces the reader to Cartouche as a young boy and describes his early experiences with crime. The following chapters detail his life as a highwayman, his encounters with the law, and his eventual capture and execution.Peake's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of 18th-century France and the life of a bandit. The book is filled with action and adventure, as well as moments of humor and romance. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of crime and punishment in 18th-century France and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or true crime.In Three 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.