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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aPemberton, Max,
_d1863-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Great White Army
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-10
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Great White Army" by Max Pemberton is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the tumultuous period of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, focusing on the experiences of Surgeon-Major Constant, a veteran who survives the harrowing retreat from Moscow. The novel explores themes of war, mortality, and human resilience, centering on Constant and his young nephew Léon as they navigate the chaos of an enemy-occupied city. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Janil de Constant as he witnesses the spectacular yet ominous entry into Moscow, believing they have won a decisive victory. However, the initial celebration soon gives way to treachery and violence, as Constant finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation involving a mysterious dead man and a lady named Valerie. During his attempts to escape, he discovers a sinister plot, confronts armed convicts, and seeks refuge with Valerie in a hidden chapel. The opening chapters set the stage for a gripping tale of survival amidst the backdrop of war, drawing readers in with its rich historical context and vivid characterizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35540
999 _c76383
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