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100 1 _aTrenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der,
_d1726-1794
245 1 4 _aThe Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-06-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price, proofed by Bridie, Rab Hughes and Roland Chapman
520 _a"The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1" by Trenck is a memoir detailing the tumultuous life of an adventurous nobleman, likely written in the late 18th century. This first volume chronicles the life of Frederick von der Trenck, focusing on his early years, education, military pursuits, and the series of dramatic events that led to his imprisonment and subsequent adventures. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Trenck's lineage and upbringing, emphasizing his noble heritage and the expectations laid upon him as a soldier. It quickly shifts focus to his youthful arrogance and penchant for dueling, which led to numerous conflicts and challenges. Trenck recalls the influence of his father and mentors on his education, detailing his eventual rise to prominence under Frederick the Great before facing a turn of misfortune leading to his imprisonment. Key elements include his prideful nature, passion for knowledge, and the ensuing repercussions of his actions, foreshadowing a life marked by both grandeur and fallibility. This initial chapter sets the stage for a story filled with adventures, struggles against authority, and insights into the character of a man navigating the complexities of love, honor, and destitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAutobiographies
653 _aAdventure and adventurers
653 _aTrenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794
653 _aEurope -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
700 1 _aHolcroft, Thomas,
_d1745-1809
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2668
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