Cartouche: The Celebrated French Robber; Volume 2

By Richard Brinsley Peake

Delve into the daring life of Louis Dominique Bourguignon, better known as Cartouche, in this enthralling volume by Richard Brinsley Peake. This second volume continues the chronicle of the notorious 18th-century French robber, whose exploits captivated and scandalized Parisian society.

Explore the intricate details of Cartouche's audacious heists, his cunning escapes, and the complex web of relationships that defined his criminal career. Peake vividly portrays the social and political landscape of France, revealing the conditions that allowed a figure like Cartouche to rise to prominence. More than just a tale of crime, "Cartouche: The Celebrated French Robber, Volume 2" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, where the lines between law and lawlessness were often blurred, and the legend of Cartouche was born.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1247058786
• ISBN13: 9781247058788
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"