The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard the Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
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ISBN10: 1161462732
ISBN13: 9781161462739
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 182
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161462739
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 182
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The book follows the adventures of Etienne Gerard, a French cavalry officer who serves under Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard is a flamboyant and boastful character who is convinced of his own superiority and bravery. Despite his flaws, he is a skilled soldier and a loyal servant of France. Throughout the book, he recounts his various exploits and battles, often embellishing the truth for dramatic effect.The stories are set in various locations across Europe, from Spain to Russia, and feature a range of characters, from fellow soldiers to enemy spies. Gerard's adventures are full of daring feats, narrow escapes, and unexpected twists and turns.Despite his egotistical nature, Gerard is a likable and entertaining character, and the stories are written with Conan Doyle's characteristic wit and humor. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard is a fun and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.'Tut, you speak as if an army could charge in and charge out again like your regiment of hussars. If Soult were here with thirty thousand men--but he will not come. I sent for you, however, Colonel Gerard, to say that I have a very singular and important expedition which I intend to place under your direction.'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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