Les cahiers du Capitaine Coignet (1799-1815) by Jean-Roch Coignet
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"Les cahiers du Capitaine Coignet" by Jean-Roch Coignet is a collection of memoirs written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed and personal account of a soldier's experiences during the Napoleonic Wars, showcasing the life and character of Coignet, a representation of the men who fought for the Empire. The narrative captures the hardships, battles, and camaraderie of soldiers, presenting a vivid depiction of military life from a unique
firsthand perspective. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Coignet's childhood, marked by hardship and a struggle for survival due to an abusive stepmother. He recounts leaving home with his brother and taking on various labor-intensive jobs, demonstrating resilience from an early age. His life as a shepherd and later experiences working with horses set the stage for a transformation that would eventually lead to his enlistment in Napoleon's army. Through Coignet's humble beginnings, readers gain insight into the circumstances that shaped him, foreshadowing how these formative experiences would influence his future as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coignet, Jean-Roch, 1776-1860 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Larchey, Lorédan, 1831-1902 |
| Title | Les cahiers du Capitaine Coignet (1799-1815) |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35919 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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