The Black Tulip

Set in the Netherlands during the height of tulip mania in the 17th century, Alexandre Dumas's "The Black Tulip" is a thrilling tale of romance and adventure. This historical fiction classic transports readers to a world of political intrigue and passionate pursuits amidst the backdrop of a nation captivated by the allure of rare and valuable tulips. Experience the drama and suspense as characters navigate a landscape where fortunes are won and lost on the turn of a petal. "The Black Tulip" remains a timeless story of ambition, love, and the human spirit, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a fascinating period of Dutch history. Rediscover this meticulously prepared edition of a literary masterpiece, a testament to Dumas's enduring storytelling prowess.

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The Black Tulip

Set in the Netherlands during the height of tulip mania in the 17th century, Alexandre Dumas's "The Black Tulip" is a thrilling tale of romance and adventure. This historical fiction classic transports readers to a world of political intrigue and passionate pursuits amidst the backdrop of a nation captivated by the allure of rare and valuable tulips. Experience the drama and suspense as characters navigate a landscape where fortunes are won and lost on the turn of a petal. "The Black Tulip" remains a timeless story of ambition, love, and the human spirit, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a fascinating period of Dutch history. Rediscover this meticulously prepared edition of a literary masterpiece, a testament to Dumas's enduring storytelling prowess.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

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Set in the Netherlands during the height of tulip mania in the 17th century, Alexandre Dumas's "The Black Tulip" is a thrilling tale of romance and adventure. This historical fiction classic transports readers to a world of political intrigue and passionate pursuits amidst the backdrop of a nation captivated by the allure of rare and valuable tulips. Experience the drama and suspense as characters navigate a landscape where fortunes are won and lost on the turn of a petal. "The Black Tulip" remains a timeless story of ambition, love, and the human spirit, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a fascinating period of Dutch history. Rediscover this meticulously prepared edition of a literary masterpiece, a testament to Dumas's enduring storytelling prowess.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781022962255
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 204
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

About The Author
Best known as the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas (1802–70) wrote travel books and children's stories as well as popular historical novels. He ranks among France's most widely read authors, and his works have been translated into nearly 100 languages.

Table of Contents

I. A Grateful People
II. The Two Brothers
III. The Pupil of John de Witt
IV. The Murderers
V. The Amateur Tulip-Grower and his Neighbor
VI. A Tulip-Fancier's Hatred
VII. The Happy Man Becomes Acquainted with Misfortune
VIII. An Incursion
IX. The Family Cell
X. The Jailer's Daughter
XI. The Will of Cornelius van Baerle
XII. The Execution
XIII. The Thoughts of One of the Spectators During the Last Scene
XIV. The Pigeons of Dort
XV. The Wicket in the Cell Door
XVI. Master and Scholar
XVII. The First Bulb
XVIII. Rosa's Lover
XIX. A Woman and a Flower
XX. What had Happened During the Eight Days
XXI. The Second Bulb
XXII. The Opening of the Flower
XXIII. The Jealous Man
XXIV. In which the Black Tulip Changes its Master
XXV. President Van Systens
XXVI. A Member of the Horticultural Society
XXVII. The Third Bulb
XXVIII. The Song of the Flowers
XXIX. In which Van Baerle, before quitting Louvestein, Settles his Accounts with Gryphus
XXX. In which One Begins to Suspect what Kind of Punishment was Reserved for Cornelius Van Baerle
XXXI. Haarlem
XXXII. A Last Prayer
Conclusion
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