The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1 by Trenck
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"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.)
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| Author | Trenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Translator | Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809 |
| Title | The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1 |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price, proofed by Bridie, Rab Hughes and Roland Chapman |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Autobiographies |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers |
| Subject | Trenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794 |
| Subject | Europe -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2668 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02668-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 699 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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