The Sword Of A Gascon (1898)

The Sword Of A Gascon is a historical novel written by Amedee Achard and originally published in 1898. The story is set in France during the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Henri de Lagardere, who is seeking revenge for the murder of his friend, the Duke of Nevers. Henri assumes the identity of a Gascon swordsman named Passepartout in order to infiltrate the Duke's killer's inner circle and ultimately bring him to justice.Along the way, Henri/Passepartout encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the beautiful and cunning Countess de Caylus, the sinister Prince de Gonzague, and the loyal and brave Friar Jacques. The novel is full of action and intrigue, with plenty of duels, chases, and narrow escapes.The Sword Of A Gascon is a classic adventure story that has been adapted into several films and television series over the years. It is known for its swashbuckling action, memorable characters, and vivid depictions of life in 17th century France.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.