[Vulpius, Christian August]
The History of Rinaldo Rinaldini, Captain of Banditti.
(a Corsican bandit uprising against French domination)
Translated from the German of Vulvius.
By I. Hinkley.
Boston, 1824
2 volumes, complete
Size 4 1/2 by 6 3/4"
Original calf-backed boards
volume II title repaired,
a few marginal tears, some foxing & browning
RARE.
Not at AAS. Shaw and Shoemaker 19163.
Text in English


This book is a gripping narrative that follows the adventures of a notorious captain of bandits in the early 19th-century Italian countryside.
explores the complex social and political landscape of the time, where outlaws like Rinaldini were both feared and admired.
The author delves into the themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle against oppression, presenting a multifaceted portrait of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of brigandage in Italy, shedding light on the motivations and experiences of those who lived outside the law, and invites readers to question the nature of justice and the limits of authority.


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