Adventuresses and Adventurous Ladies

By Edmund Basil Francis D'Auvergne

Book Overview

"Adventuresses and Adventurous Ladies" is a fascinating collection of biographical sketches profiling women who defied the social conventions of their time to seek fortune, fame, and excitement across the globe. Edmund Basil Francis D'Auvergne explores the lives of several daring figures-from high-society beauties and court favorites to bold travelers and soldiers of fortune-who carved out unique paths through the courts and capitals of Europe and beyond.

The work delves into the motives and exploits of women who were often viewed with a mixture of admiration and notoriety by their contemporaries. By documenting their journeys, romances, and occasional downfalls, the book provides a vivid window into the rigid social constraints of the 18th and 19th centuries and the spirited individuals who dared to break them. D'Auvergne captures the essence of the 'adventuress' not merely as a figure of scandal, but as a pioneer of personal autonomy.

Readers interested in women's history, social biography, and tales of historical intrigue will find this volume a compelling look at the lives of those who refused to live quietly. "Adventuresses and Adventurous Ladies" remains a classic study of the intersection between gender, class, and the pursuit of an extraordinary life.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025260538
• ISBN13: 9781025260532
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"