450: Chapters 68-69 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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Chapter 68

  • d’Aguesseau Magistrate and orator, chancellor of France under Louis XV.
  • Map (below) includes all the Normandy locations.

Chapter 69

  • Abbé and Wilmore’s home are located on this map, too.
  • Is there a Lutheran / Quaker connection? Let me know.
  • The asylum founded by the Count of Pisani at Palermo: Casa dei Matti now and then
  • While researching the asylum I saw this
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  • Nankeen (Mister Darcy) trousersNankeen Trousers.jpg
    By Mary Evans – [1], Public Domain, Link
  • English Hulks
  • The Greek War of Independence
  • Spa towns:
    • Bagneres-Luchon
    • Cauterets (Pyrenees)](http://www.immobilierbordenave.com/en/station-thermale-cauterets)

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