The Memoirs of Count Grammont — Volume 01

by Count Anthony Hamilton

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Produced by David Widger

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EDITED, WITH NOTES, BY SIR WALTER SCOTT - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF ANTHONY HAMILTON - CHAPTER FIRST. INTRODUCTION - CHAPTER SECOND. ARRIVAL OF THE CHEVALIER GRAMMONT AT THE SIEGE OF TRINO, AND THE LIFE HE LED THERE - CHAPTER THIRD. EDUCATION AND ADVENTURES OF THE CHEVALIER GRAMMONT BEFORE HIS COMING TO THE SIEGE OF TRINO - CHAPTER FOURTH. HIS ARRIVAL AT THE COURT OF TURIN, AND HOW HE SPENT HIS TIME THERE - CHAPTER FIFTH. HE RETURNS TO THE COURT OF FRANCE—HIS ADVENTURES AT THE SIEGE OF ARRAS—HIS REPLY TO CARDINAL MAZARIN—HE IS BANISHED THE COURT - CHAPTER SIXTH. HIS ARRIVAL AT THE ENGLISH COURT—THE VARIOUS PERSONAGES OF THIS COURT - CHAPTER SEVENTH. HE FALLS IN LOVE WITH MISS HAMILTON—VARIOUS ADVENTURES AT THE BALL IN THE QUEEN'S DRAWING-ROOM—CURIOUS VOYAGE OF HIS VALET-DE-CHAMBRE TO AND FROM PARIS - CHAPTER EIGHTH. FUNNY ADVENTURE OF THE CHAPLAIN POUSSATIN—THE STORY OF THE SIEGE OF LERIDA—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF YORK, AND OTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE ENGLISH COURT - CHAPTER NINTH. VARIOUS LOVE INTRIGUES AT THE ENGLISH COURT - CHAPTER TENTH. OTHER LOVE INTRIGUES AT THE ENGLISH COURT - CHAPTER ELEVENTH. RETURN OF THE CHEVALIER GRAMMONT TO FRANCE—HE IS SENT BACK TO ENGLAND—VARIOUS LOVE INTRIGUES AT THIS COURT, AND MARRIAGE OF MOST OF THE HEROES OF THESE MEMOIRS - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF ANTHONY HAMILTON.

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Description

A vivid portrait unfolds of a restless noble who roamed the courts of Europe in the late 1600s. Written with a blend of humor and keen observation, the memoir offers a first‑hand glimpse into the glittering yet precarious world of aristocratic life, from siege‑torn towns to sumptuous ballet balls. The author’s voice is both intimate and witty, making history feel like a lively conversation with an old friend.

The early chapters trace his formative years—education, daring exploits, and his arrival at the besieged town of Trino—followed by a colorful stint at the court of Turin. Soon he is whisked back to France, only to be cast out and find refuge at the English court, where flirtations with a clever young lady and a series of amusing misunderstandings set the tone for his adventurous spirit. Listeners will be drawn into a world where love, politics, and daring deeds intertwine with the everyday chatter of courtiers.

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Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-12-04

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Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5409

Subjects

Gramont, Philibert, comte de, 1621-1707 Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Early works to 1800 DA

About the author

Count Anthony Hamilton

d. 1720

An Irish-born writer who made his literary name in French, he is best remembered for sparkling court memoirs and witty tales shaped by exile, politics, and life close to the Stuart court. His work mixes elegance, satire, and gossip in a way that still feels lively centuries later.

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