Bøger af John Buchan Telfer

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The Strange Career Of The Chevalier D�������eon De Beaumont is a historical biography written by John Buchan Telfer in 1885. The book explores the life of Charles Genevi�����ve Louis Auguste Andr����� Timoth�����e d'�����on de Beaumont, commonly known as the Chevalier d'�����on, a French diplomat, spy, and soldier who lived during the 18th century. The book begins by tracing d'�����on's early life, including his education and entry into the French army. It then delves into his career as a diplomat and spy, during which he was sent on various missions throughout Europe. The book also explores d'�����on's gender identity, as he lived for much of his life as a man but later claimed to be a woman. Telfer examines the various theories surrounding d'�����on's gender identity, including the possibility that he was intersex or transgender. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the French Revolution and the role of gender and sexuality in society. Overall, The Strange Career Of The Chevalier D�������eon De Beaumont provides a fascinating look into the life of a complex and enigmatic figure, while also shedding light on broader issues of gender and identity in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Strange Career of the Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont is a historical biography written by John Buchan Telfer in 1885. The book tells the story of Charles Genevi¿¿¿¿¿ve Louis Auguste Andr¿¿¿¿¿ Timoth¿¿¿¿¿e d'¿¿¿¿¿on de Beaumont, a French diplomat, spy, and soldier who lived during the 18th century. D'Eon was known for his androgynous appearance and cross-dressing, which led to rumors and speculation about his true gender. The book explores D'Eon's life, his political and military career, and his personal struggles with identity and gender. Telfer delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing a detailed account of the French court and the intrigues that surrounded D'Eon's life. The Strange Career of the Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of gender and sexuality, as well as the political and cultural landscape of 18th-century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.