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Henry de Monfreid
AuthorBooks · Second hand1879-1974
Henry de Monfreid was a French adventurer, a prolific writer, sailor, a smuggler, a shipowner, a hashish trader, and perhaps a spy. Born in Leucate, Aude, France, he was the son of artist painter Georges-Daniel de Monfreid and knew Paul Gauguin as a child.
91
Titles
6
Featured books
5
Curiosities
About Henry de Monfreid
Birth
1879
Death
1974
First book
1931
Years writing
95
Henry de Monfreid was a French adventurer, a prolific writer, sailor, a smuggler, a shipowner, a hashish trader, and perhaps a spy. Born in Leucate, Aude, France, he was the son of artist painter Georges-Daniel de Monfreid and knew Paul Gauguin as a child.
Henry de Monfreid was a true adventurer whose life was defined by the sea and exploration.
Beyond his writing, he worked in diverse roles including sailor, shopkeeper, and naval architect.
His literary body of work, spanning 91 titles, is deeply rooted in his personal experiences in Ethiopia and his travels.
His stories explore fascinating and risky themes such as smuggling and the hashish trade.
Born in Leucate in 1879, his legacy remains one of the most unique in French literature.
