02382cam a22003013u 4500 27091 UtSlPG 20260610133623.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Bazzoni, Giambattista, 1803-1850 Falco della rupe; O, La guerra di Musso Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-29 Produced by Braidense, Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. "Falco della rupe; O, La guerra di Musso" by Giambattista Bazzoni is a historical narrative written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous times of the early 16th century in Italy, focusing on the character of Falco, a fierce and daring individual known for his piratical exploits on the waters of Lake Como. This tale delves into themes of adventure, conflict, and the struggles of power during a period marked by political upheaval and military engagements. The opening of the book introduces a variety of characters and sets the stage on the picturesque but perilous shores of Lake Como. It begins on a stormy night with two women—Orsola, Falco's wife, and their daughter Rina—worrying about Falco's absence as he ventures into dangerous territory where enemy soldiers are rumored to be lurking. As a fierce storm rages, the narrative hints at the violent world around them, encapsulated in turbulent weather and impending conflict. Falco is depicted as a formidable figure, someone who returns home after a night filled with peril and chaos, highlighting the dangers of his lifestyle. Through evocative descriptions, the scene establishes not only the immediate threat posed by enemies but also the complexities of family life intertwined with the harsh realities of survival in a war-torn landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27091 68000 68000