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About this eBook
| Author | Farrère, Claude, 1876-1957 |
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| Title |
L'extraordinaire aventure d'Achmet Pacha Djemaleddine, pirate, amiral, grand d'Espagne et marquis avec six autres singulières histoires |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Jadis: L'extraordinaire aventure d'Achmet pacha Djemaleddine, chef tcherkess, pirate, amiral, vali, grand d'Espagne, marquis de France et ami de plusieurs sublimes princes -- Naguères: Sept lettres de princesse -- De tout temps: Conscience turque. Histoire de chat. Histoire de chiens. Tripolitaine. Celui qui est mort. |
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Produced by Winston Smith. Images made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Summary | "L'extraordinaire aventure d'Achmet Pacha Djemaleddine, pirate, amiral, grand d'Espagne et marquis" by Claude Farrère is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This captivating tale revolves around the titular character, Achmet Pacha Djemaleddine, a Circassian chief who rises through the ranks to become a legendary figure in both the Ottoman Empire and Spain. The book promises readers a blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and intrigue, set against a historical backdrop. The opening of the story introduces Achmet's illustrious lineage and the beginning of his journey. It highlights his upbringing in the Circassian clan, the eventual bestowal of his titles, and his relationships with significant historical figures like the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, and King Francis I of France. The narrative is presented through the voice of a storyteller, setting a grand tone as it unfolds Achmet's early life and the beginnings of his remarkable exploits, positioning him as a key player in a daring plot to rescue the captured King Francis from imprisonment in Spain. The flavor of the tale is enriched with themes of loyalty, honor, and the complexities of cross-cultural alliances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53599 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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