Alphonse Daudet: Tartarin On The Alps (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163485859)

Tartarin On The Alps is a novel by French author Alphonse Daudet. The story follows the adventures of Tartarin, a boastful and eccentric character who lives in the southern French town of Tarascon. Tartarin is obsessed with hunting and dreams of traveling to exotic locations to hunt big game.In this particular story, Tartarin decides to embark on a hunting expedition to the Alps, despite having no experience in mountain climbing or hunting in such a harsh environment. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of Italian bandits and a beautiful American woman.As Tartarin makes his way up the mountain, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but his determination and resourcefulness allow him to persevere. Along the way, he learns important lessons about humility and the true nature of bravery.The book is a humorous and satirical take on the adventure genre, poking fun at the romanticized notions of hunting and exploration. It is also a commentary on French society and its obsession with status and reputation. Overall, Tartarin On The Alps is a charming and entertaining read that offers both laughs and insights.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.

Author: Alphonse Daudet
ISBN-10: 1163485853
ISBN-13: 9781163485859
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d