The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a novel written by the Scottish author Tobias Smollett. It was first published in 1753 and tells the story of a young man named Ferdinand Fathom who sets out on a journey to make his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures.Fathom is a charming and charismatic character, but he is also manipulative and deceitful. He uses his wit and charm to gain the trust of others and then takes advantage of them for his own gain. He is not above using violence or deception to achieve his goals, and he is constantly plotting and scheming to get ahead.The novel is set in the 18th century and is a satirical commentary on the society of the time. Smollett uses Fathom's adventures to poke fun at the social and political norms of the day, and to expose the greed and corruption that were prevalent in society.Overall, The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a lively and entertaining novel that combines elements of adventure, satire, and social commentary. It is a classic work of literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.1753. Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and editor. The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is Smollett's third novel. The book leads the reader through the life and adventures of the villainous dandy, Ferdinand, Count Fathom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.