02078cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000360011624500450015226400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800360041452011590045053400450160965300910165485600430174523848UtSlPG20260610133540.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aF12011 aBeaugrand, Honoré,d1849-190610aAnita: Souvenirs d'un contre-guérillas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-13  aProduced by Rénald Lévesque  a"Anita: Souvenirs d'un contre-guérillas" by Honoré Beaugrand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a French soldier in Mexico, focusing on his adventures during the tumultuous period of the Mexican-American War and his romantic pursuits amid the chaos of military life. The narrative provides a glimpse into the life of soldiers, their allegiances, and the social landscape of the time.  The story follows the protagonist, a non-commissioned officer in the French military, as he embarks on a journey to visit his love interest, Anita, in Salinas. Despite being aware of the dangers posed by rebel forces, his passion drives him to traverse treacherous territory. However, he encounters a band of bandits who capture him, leading to a series of perilous events including interrogation by a Mexican general, potential execution, and a daring escape during a chaotic skirmish. Throughout the tale, themes of love, honor, and the harsh realities of war intertwine, ultimately reflecting on the bittersweet nature of his relationships and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMexico -- History -- European intervention, 1861-1867 -- Personal narratives, Canadian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23848