The Prodigious Adventures Of Tartarin Of Tarascon (1880)

""The Prodigious Adventures of Tartarin of Tarascon"" is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet and first published in 1880. The story follows the adventures of Tartarin, a larger-than-life character who lives in the small town of Tarascon in southern France. Tartarin is known for his tall tales and exaggerated stories about his travels and adventures, which he shares with anyone who will listen.One day, Tartarin decides to embark on a real adventure and sets out for Algeria to hunt lions. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a group of Arab guides, a French colonel, and a beautiful princess. Tartarin's journey takes him through the desert and into the heart of Africa, where he faces many challenges and dangers.As the story unfolds, Tartarin's bravery and courage are put to the test, and he must rely on his wits and quick thinking to survive. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of living life to the fullest.""The Prodigious Adventures of Tartarin of Tarascon"" is a humorous and entertaining novel that explores themes of adventure, heroism, and the power of imagination. It is a classic work of French literature and has been widely read and enjoyed for over a century.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.