02568cam a22003253u 4500 27828 UtSlPG 20260610133632.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Pons de l'Hérault, André, 1772-1853 Souvenirs et anecdotes de l'île d'Elbe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-18 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier (HTML Rénald Lévesque) and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Souvenirs et anecdotes de l'île d'Elbe" by André Pons de l'Hérault is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work revolves around the life of Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the island of Elba, detailing the events surrounding his arrival, governance, and interactions with local officials and companions. The narrative captures the dynamics of a significant historical period marked by intrigue, power shifts, and personal relationships. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for Napoleon's arrival at Elba on May 3, 1814, describing the scene as a frigid frégate makes its approach to Porto-Ferrajo. A delegation, including General Drouot, is dispatched to oversee the transfer of power. The author, a republican-turned-administrator under Napoleon, reflects on the various sentiments of the locals and officers regarding the Emperor's temporary rule. As Pons recounts the initial reception, he provides insight into his own complex feelings towards Napoleon, positioning himself as both an observer and participant in the unfolding events. Thus, the opening establishes key themes of loyalty, historical reflection, and the personal dimensions of political change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Elba and the Hundred Days, 1814-1815 Pélissier, Léon-G., 1863-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27828 68737 68737