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The Life Of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro (1791)
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ISBN10: 1104496763
ISBN13: 9781104496760
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104496760
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Joseph Balsamo: Commonly Called Count Cagliostro is a historical biography written by Francesco Barberi in 1791. The book tells the story of Joseph Balsamo, a notorious charlatan and adventurer who later became known as Count Cagliostro. The narrative follows Balsamo's life from his early years in Sicily to his rise to fame as a magician and alchemist in Europe's royal courts. The book delves into Balsamo's various schemes and deceptions, including his involvement in the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a scandal that rocked the court of King Louis XVI of France. The Life of Joseph Balsamo offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century Europe, and the life of one of its most enigmatic figures.Containing The Singular And Uncommon Adventures Of That Extraordinary Personage From His Birth Till His Imprisonment In The Castle Of St. Angelo.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.
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