The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 01

By T. (Tobias) Smollett. PART I. With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PREFATORY ADDRESS CHAPTER I Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History II A superficial View of our Hero's Infancy III He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron IV His Mother's Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity V A brief Detail of his Education