THE ADVENTURES OF FERDINAND COUNT FATHOM (Illustrated)

TOBIAS SMOLLETT

Nov 2025 · BookRix

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This is an illustrated edition featuring detailed illustrations, a complete summary, an author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters.

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom by Tobias Smollett is a captivating tale of deception, ambition, and moral reckoning — a darkly comic portrait of human vice and cunning in eighteenth-century Europe. The novel follows Ferdinand Count Fathom, a master of manipulation and charm who schemes his way through society with wit and audacity. Yet, as his deceitful life unravels, readers witness the consequences of greed and corruption, making this one of Smollett’s most complex and morally charged works.
This illustrated edition vividly brings Smollett’s world to life, with expressive artwork that captures the tone, setting, and intrigue of the story. It also includes:
A comprehensive summary to guide readers through the novel’s major themes and events
A biography of Tobias Smollett, offering insight into the life and times of one of Britain’s earliest and most influential novelists
A character list to help readers navigate the richly developed cast of personalities
Blending satire, adventure, and moral reflection, The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom stands as a brilliant example of eighteenth-century storytelling — a must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction.

This is an illustrated edition featuring detailed illustrations, a complete summary, an author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters. The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom by Tobias Smollett is a captivating tale of deception, ambition, and moral reckoning — a darkly comic portrait...

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