02253cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000042001122450047001542640051002013000047002523360026002993370026003253380036003515000031003875080029004185201172004475340045016196530044016646530054017086530064017627000030018268560042018569990017018985416UtSlPG20260610133138.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHamilton, Anthony, Count,d1646?-172014aThe Memoirs of Count Grammont — Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-10-27 aProduced by David Widger a"The Memoirs of Count Grammont — Complete" by Count Anthony Hamilton is a historical memoir written in the late 17th century. It chronicles the life and exploits of the Chevalier de Grammont, highlighting his adventures at the court of Louis XIV and his encounters with various figures of his time. The work combines themes of military campaigns, romantic affairs, and social intrigues, showcasing how the Count navigates both war and courtly life with wit and charm. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces the Chevalier Grammont as he arrives at the siege of Trino, where he quickly becomes known for his charisma and humor amid the drudgery of military life. The narrative captures his interactions with both fellow soldiers and local officers as they engage in extravagant feasting and gambling to distract from the strain of the siege. The lively and engaging style of the writing sets the tone for what promises to be a captivating account filled with clever observations and entertaining anecdotes, painting a nuanced picture of a man whose fondness for pleasure often complicates his military duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGramont, Philibert, comte de, 1621-1707 aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 aGreat Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Early works to 18001 aScott, Walter,d1771-183240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5416 c47447d47447