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Description of Garibaldi's capture at Aspromonte

 Collection
Identifier: MS 301
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This volume includes a 5-page description, handwritten by Dumas, of an expedition in 1862 that led General Giuseppe Garibaldi unknowingly into the hands of Italian troops at Aspromonte, where he was taken prisoner along with his sons. It details how the unnamed conspirators pretended to get lost, leading Garibaldi to a cabin where he was captured. The remainder of the volume consists of a 4-page typed translation into English.

Dates

  • 1862

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Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the description of Garibaldi's capture at Aspromonte, by Alexandre Dumas, 1862, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Alexandre Dumas, père (French for father, similar to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 – December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask were serialized, and he also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 bound volume))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

This volume includes a 5-page description, handwritten by Dumas, of an expedition in 1862 that led General Giuseppe Garibaldi unknowingly into the hands of Italian troops at Aspromonte, where he was taken prisoner along with his sons. It details how the unnamed conspirators pretended to get lost, leading Garibaldi to a cabin where he was captured.

Acquisition Information

Gift from Leopold L. Meyer, in honor of J. Curtiss Brown, 1970.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the description of Garibaldi's capture at Aspromonte, by Alexandre Dumas, 1862
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA

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