Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 114 Smollett, T. (Tobias) 1721 1771 Smollett, Tobias George Smollet, T. (Tobias) The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 01 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Ferdinand,_Count_Fathom Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom" by Tobias Smollett is a novel written in the mid-18th century. This work follows the life and exploits of Ferdinand Count Fathom, a cunning and somewhat unscrupulous adventurer navigating a world filled with intrigue, deception, and ambition. Set against a backdrop of military endeavors and personal quests for wealth and status, the narrative delves into Fathom's relationships with various characters, including his mother—a spirited camp follower—and his noble patron, Count de Melvil. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the engaging yet morally ambiguous character of Ferdinand. It begins with a preface from the author, who reflects on the challenges of historical storytelling and the complexity of human motivations. The story unfolds by outlining Ferdinand's early life marked by uncertainty regarding his parentage, and the notable influence of his mother in shaping his early experiences. As the narrative progresses, Ferdinand's talents and ambitious nature are highlighted as he maneuvers through his education and military life, eventually captivating the attention of those around him. The early chapters lay the groundwork for Fathom's schemes and the dynamics of his relationships, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Gothic fiction Adventure stories PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 526264 2025-07-03T08:46:51.348949 text/html 515146 2014-10-20T20:13:54 text/html 454555 2025-07-03T08:46:55.798909 application/epub+zip 462052 2025-07-03T08:46:51.850967 application/epub+zip 276494 2025-07-03T08:46:51.589972 application/epub+zip 603131 2025-07-03T08:46:59.227940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581702 2025-07-03T08:46:55.526973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391243 2022-09-03T13:21:39.845110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506027 2025-07-03T08:46:50.948972 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506276 2014-10-20T20:13:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18823 2025-07-03T08:46:59.349885 application/rdf+xml 14884 2025-07-03T08:46:51.669949 image/jpeg 2402 2025-07-03T08:46:51.628955 image/jpeg 430739 2014-10-20T20:15:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 189416 2014-10-20T20:15:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 432405 2025-07-03T08:46:51.396965 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia