02406cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450059001512640051002103000047002613360026003083370026003343380036003605000108003965000031005045080048005355201381005835340045019646530019020096530022020288560042020506759UtSlPG20260610133157.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSmollett, T.q(Tobias),d1721-177114aThe Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 01 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Ferdinand,_Count_Fathom  aRelease date is 2004-10-01  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGothic fiction  aAdventure stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6759