02410cam a22003133u 4500 27878 UtSlPG 20260610133633.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Courtilz de Sandras, Gatien, 1644-1712 Mémoires de Mr. d'Artagnan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-24 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Mémoires de Mr. d'Artagnan" by Gatien Courtilz de Sandras is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of d'Artagnan, a young Gascon gentleman who aspires to join the King's Musketeers, amid the political intrigues and social challenges of his time. This foundational narrative presents themes of honor, bravery, and the complexities of friendship within the context of loyalty to the king and nation. The opening of this work sets the stage for d'Artagnan's journey, introducing readers to his humble beginnings and experiences as a young man filled with ambition. Despite his noble lineage, he is destitute and eagerly sets out for Paris, motivated by the stories of those who have found fortune and glory in the King's service. Encountering challenges from the start, he faces an altercation that results in a humiliating defeat, hinting at the trials ahead as he navigates the perilous world of 17th-century French society while seeking to prove his worth. Active discussions about dueling and honor unfold, establishing an exciting narrative that will capture the interest of those intrigued by tales of adventure and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 Artagnan, Charles de Batz-Castelmore, comte d', 1613?-1673 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27878 68787 68787