Publisher's Synopsis
The Three Musketeers is a classic adventure novel written by Alexandre Dumas and first published in 1844. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the adventures of three musketeers ������� Athos, Porthos, and Aramis ������� and their young, brave, and impulsive friend, D'Artagnan. The novel begins with D'Artagnan leaving his home in Gascony to travel to Paris and join the musketeers. Along the way, he has several encounters with the musketeers and their enemies, including the cunning and devious Cardinal Richelieu, who is plotting against the king. As D'Artagnan becomes embroiled in the musketeers' adventures, he falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Constance Bonacieux. Together, the musketeers and D'Artagnan engage in sword fights, duels, and daring rescues, all while navigating the complex political landscape of 17th century France. The Three Musketeers is a thrilling and romantic tale of loyalty, friendship, and adventure that has captivated readers for generations. This edition, Volume 1, was published in 1893 and includes the first part of the novel.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.
