The Captain Pamphile of the title is one of Dumasā most intriguing creations.
An anti-hero, the Captain is a rogue and a swindler who decides to exploit the demand for exotic animals that was prevalent in the early 19th century.
However, Pamphileās methods are unconventional, to say the least. If you like your adventures on the high seas served up with betrayal, intrigue, mutiny, and a liberal dose of sardonic humour, then this is the book for you.
A satirical tale with a twist, āCaptain Pamphileā is the perfect read for fans of seafaring adventures.
Alexandre Dumas (1802 ā 1870) was one of the most popular French authors and playwrights of the 19th Century. After the death of his father, Dumas travelled to Paris where he eventually decided to work in the theatre. He first came to public attention at the age of 27 with his first play, āKing Henry III and his Courts.ā
After a succession of successful stage plays, Dumas turned his hand to writing novels. Many of these were serialised in newspapers, such as āLa Comtesse de Salisbury; Ćdouard III,ā and āLe Capitaine Paul.ā
Many of Dumasā later works have been hailed as timeless classics and adapted for television and the silver screen, such as āThe Three Musketeersā, starring āLord of the RingsāĀ“ Orlando Bloom, and āThe Count of Monte Cristoā, starring āSupermanā star, Henry Cavill.