The Strange Career Of The Chevalier D'eon De Beaumont (1885)

By John Buchan Telfer

Book Overview

The Strange Career of the Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont is a historical biography written by John Buchan Telfer in 1885. The book tells the story of Charles Genevi�����ve Louis Auguste Andr����� Timoth�����e d'�����on de Beaumont, a French diplomat, spy, and soldier who lived during the 18th century. D'Eon was known for his androgynous appearance and cross-dressing, which led to rumors and speculation about his true gender. The book explores D'Eon's life, his political and military career, and his personal struggles with identity and gender. Telfer delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing a detailed account of the French court and the intrigues that surrounded D'Eon's life. The Strange Career of the Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of gender and sexuality, as well as the political and cultural landscape of 18th-century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437328091
• ISBN13: 9781437328097
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"