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Alexandre Dumas, pere (French for "father," akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world... Read Full Overview

An immense crowd, forming a medley of the brightest colours, invaded the reserved space and broke through the military barriers, here and there, like an overflowing torrent.

An immense crowd, forming a medley of the brightest colours, invaded the reserved space and broke through the military barriers, here and there, like an overflowing torrent.

This antiquarian book contains Alexandre Dumas's work "Vaninka". It was first published as part of his eight-volume series "Celebrated Crimes" (1839-40), and recounts the true story of brutal torture and execution in the city of St. Petersburg. A thrilling and authentic retelling... Read Full Overview

This antiquarian book contains Alexandre Dumas's work "Vaninka". It was first published as part of his eight-volume series "Celebrated Crimes" (1839-40), and recounts the true story of brutal torture and execution in the city of St. Petersburg. A thrilling and authentic retelling... Read Full Overview

An immense crowd, forming a medley of the brightest colours, invaded the reserved space and broke through the military barriers, here and there, like an overflowing torrent. .

If our readers, tempted by the Italian proverb about seeing Naples and then dying, were to ask us what is the most favourable moment for visiting the enchanted city, we should advise them to land at the mole, or at Mergellina, on a fine summer day and at the hour when some solemn... Read Full Overview

In Naples in 1825, the day of the procession of the assumption, the beauty of Nisida, the girl of the wise fisherman Solomon, catches the eye of the Prince of Brancoleone. This great seducer then disguises himself as a poor student and by his beauty, his beautiful words, captivates... Read Full Overview

If our readers, tempted by the Italian proverb about seeing Naples and then dying, were to ask us what is the most favourable moment for visiting the enchanted city, we should advise them to land at the mole, or at Mergellina, on a fine summer day and at the hour when some solemn... Read Full Overview

Nisida, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

If our readers, tempted by the Italian proverb about seeing Naples and then dying, were to ask us what is the most favour- able moment for visiting the enchanted city, we should advise them to land at the mole, or at Mergellina, on a fine summer day and at the hour when some... Read Full Overview

'Nisida' was first published as part of the Celebrated Crimes series in 1840.Alexandre Dumas (24 July 1802 - 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas, p re, was a French writer. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages, and he is one of the most widely... Read Full Overview