02182cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500370014926400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800940040352010850049753400450158265300250162765300420165265300310169465300590172585600430178499900170182711247UtSlPG20260610133253.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDoyle, Arthur Conan,d1859-193014aThe Exploits of Brigadier Gerard 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-02-01 aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. a"The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of historical fiction stories written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventures of Lieutenant Etienne Gerard, a dashing and somewhat flamboyant officer in Napoleon's army, showcasing his exploits on the battlefield and in encounters reflecting the spirit and chaos of war. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Brigadier Gerard as an esteemed figure and a repository of tales from the Napoleonic era. He recounts his military experiences, specifically his mission to transport remounts during the harsh winter of 1807. The opening chapter sets the stage for several encounters, including his engagement with Sub-Lieutenant Duroc who seeks revenge against an antagonist from his family’s past. This initial tale dives into themes of honor, valor, and the camaraderie of soldiers, all while touching on the personal quests that intertwine with larger historical events, leading to adventures filled with danger and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWar stories, English aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction aAdventure stories, English aFrance -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11247 c52693d52693