The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom

""The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom"" is a novel written by Tobias Smollett, first published in 1753. The story follows the life of a young man named Ferdinand Count Fathom, who is born to a woman of questionable reputation and raised by a criminal gang. Fathom grows up to become a charming and deceitful con artist, who travels across Europe and preys on unsuspecting victims. Throughout the novel, Fathom engages in a series of elaborate schemes and scams, including impersonating a wealthy nobleman, seducing wealthy women, and even committing murder. He is eventually caught and imprisoned, but manages to escape and continue his life of crime.The novel is a satirical commentary on the corrupt and immoral society of the time, and Smollett uses Fathom's character to critique the social and political structures of the 18th century. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of European life and culture during the period, as well as its detailed portrayal of the criminal underworld.Overall, ""The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom"" is a gripping and entertaining tale of deception, intrigue, and adventure, and remains a classic of 18th century literature.1753. Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and editor. The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is Smollett's third novel. The book leads the reader through the life and adventures of the villainous dandy, Ferdinand, Count Fathom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.