| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Translator |
Salskov, Knud |
| Title |
Etienne Gerards Bedrifter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigadier_Gerard
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| Credits |
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Therese Wright and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Etienne Gerards Bedrifter" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Etienne Gerard, a young officer in Napoleon's army, as he navigates the perils of military life and encounters significant historical events. With a mix of adventure and humor, the narrative offers a look into Gerard's experiences and his interactions with prominent figures of the time. The opening of the tale sets the stage for Etienne Gerard’s recounting of his military exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. He reflects on his distinguished career, noting his rank achievements that were overshadowed by larger historical events like the Battle of Waterloo. As Gerard prepares to share an intriguing story that had been kept secret during Napoleon's reign, he is summoned by the Emperor himself, igniting a mix of excitement and apprehension. The tension builds as Gerard is tasked with a critical mission that leads him into a life-threatening confrontation, ultimately revealing his bravery and the complexities of serving under Napoleon. The comedic elements in Gerard's character and his perspective on the events around him provide a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Danish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
War stories, English
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| Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories, English
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| Subject |
France -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29392 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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