Alphonse Daudet

Tartarin On The Alps is a novel written by Alphonse Daudet. The book tells the story of Tartarin, a Frenchman who lives in the town of Tarascon and is known for his exaggerated stories of bravery and adventure. In this book, Tartarin decides to go on a hunting expedition in the Alps, despite having no experience in mountaineering. Along with a group of other hunters, he sets out on a journey that is filled with mishaps and misadventures. The book is a humorous satire on the romanticized ideas of adventure and heroism, and also explores themes of identity, self-delusion, and the dangers of living in a fantasy world. The novel is written in a lighthearted and entertaining style, with vivid descriptions of the Alpine landscape and the characters that Tartarin encounters on his journey. Overall, Tartarin On The Alps is a delightful read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys adventure stories, satire, and witty humor.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.