The Three Musketeers (Books of Wonder)

Alexandre Dumas

ISBN 10: 0688145833 / ISBN 13: 9780688145835

Published by HarperCollins, 1998

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Synopsis:

Raise your sword high, mount your noble steed, and prepare to thrill to Alexandre Dumas's rousing tale of courage and camaraderie! For one hundred and fifty years, The Three Musketeers has transported readers to an exciting world of crossed swords and daring deeds. Now this deluxe edition-featuring the complete text and fifteen vivid full-color Plates from acclaimed artist Tom Kidd--brings all the drama and excitement of the classic novel to life.

When the headstrong country youth d'Artagnan comes to Paris, he has but one dream: to prove his valor and join the King's Musketeers. Scarcely has be arrived in the capital when he so offends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis--the three inseparable musketeersthat he finds himself challenged to three duels to the death. But enmity soon turns to friendship, and young d'Artagnan joins the musketeers as they embark on a dangerous journey to save the queen of France from the schemes of the wily Cardinal Richelieu. Evading blade and bullet, d'Artagnan encounters danger at every turn-but none so deadly as the bewitching person of Milady de Winter, whose beauty is equaled only by her cunning.

one of the great adventure novels of all time, The Three Musketeers is a timeless classic of heroism and friendship, and this illustrated complete edition is sure to be enjoyed by all. So brace yourself for an age-old tale of valor and raise your voice for a mighty cry of All for one, one for all!

Review: Brisk, agile . . . a heady mix of intrigue, action, and laughing-in-the-face-of-death badinage [all superbly rendered in this translation].
"The New York Times Book Review"

aBrisk, agile . . . a heady mix of intrigue, action, and laughing-in-the-face-of-death badinage [all superbly rendered in this translation].a
a"The New York Times Book Review"

"Brisk, agile . . . a heady mix of intrigue, action, and laughing-in-the-face- of-death badinage [all superbly rendered in this translation]."
-The New York Times Book Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Three Musketeers (Books of Wonder)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Kidd, Tom
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket