{"product_id":"the-three-musketeers-10","title":"The Three Musketeers","description":"\u003cp\u003e6W Alexandre Dumas. Illustrated by Maurice LeLoir. Translated by William Robson. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1894. Two Volumes. #73\/750 Numbered Copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Three Musketeers\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. Set in 17th-century France during the reign of Louis XIII, it follows the young and ambitious d'Artagnan as he leaves home to join the elite Musketeers of the Guard. He befriends the legendary trio Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and together they become embroiled in court intrigue, international politics, and daring escapades, all under the famous motto: \"All for one, and one for all.\" The novel blends swashbuckling action with themes of loyalty, honor, love, and betrayal, making it one of the most enduring and beloved works of historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eAlexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific and celebrated French author known for his vivid storytelling, memorable characters, and masterful blend of history and fiction. The son of a general who was born to a Haitian slave, Dumas rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most widely read French writers of the 19th century. He is best known for his adventure novels, including \u003cem data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eThe Three Musketeers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eThe Count of Monte Cristo\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eThe Man in the Iron Mask\u003c\/em\u003e. Dumas often collaborated with ghostwriters, most notably Auguste Maquet, but his flair for drama, character, and plot secured his literary legacy and global fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eRed canvas boards with three quarter red leather. Gilt lettering to spines. Some bumping and wearing to leather along extremities on both volumes. Some foxing to edges. Clean throughout. Fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57944098963622,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/the-three-musketeers-10","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}