Napoleonin sotilaan seikkailut by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"Napoleonin sotilaan seikkailut" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of adventurous tales set in the era of Napoleon’s military campaigns, likely written in the early 20th century. The book features Captain Etienne Gerard, a hussar officer, as he recounts his various escapades, including his encounters with art, love, and wartime drama amidst the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. At the start of the story, the aging Captain Gerard reflects on his
exploits and introduces his youthful adventures in Venice. He details the misadventures that lead to his entanglement with the locals and a fateful encounter with a gondolier who unexpectedly attacks him. Captured and taken to an ominous location, Gerard's bravery is tested as he navigates the complexities of his predicament, all while his thoughts linger on the beautiful Lucia, showcasing the intertwining of personal passion with the perils of war. The tone combines humor with a sense of honor, setting the stage for a captivating tale of courage and misfortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | The adventures of Gerard. Finnish |
| Title | Napoleonin sotilaan seikkailut |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | War stories, English |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories, English |
| Subject | France -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49584 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 295 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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