Rifleman Dodd: A Novel Of The Peninsular Campaign - Softcover

Forester, C S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1163134325 ISBN 13: 9781163134320

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Rifleman Dodd is a historical fiction novel written by C.S. Forester, set during the Peninsular War between France and Spain in the early 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a British rifleman named Matthew Dodd, who becomes separated from his regiment during a retreat and must survive on his own behind enemy lines. Dodd is a skilled soldier, but he must use all of his training and resourcefulness to evade the French army and find his way back to his comrades. Along the way, he meets and befriends a group of Spanish guerrilla fighters who are also fighting against the French. Together, they launch a series of daring raids against the enemy, disrupting their supply lines and causing chaos in their ranks.As Dodd continues his journey, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including injuries, illness, and close encounters with the enemy. However, his determination and courage never waver, and he remains committed to his mission of rejoining his regiment and fighting for his country.Rifleman Dodd is a gripping tale of survival, bravery, and camaraderie in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of war and the strength of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Cecil Scott "C.S." Forester was the pen name of Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (27 August 1899 - 2 April 1966), an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works were the 12-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era, and "The African Queen" (1935; filmed in 1951 by John Huston). His novels "A Ship of the Line" and "Flying Colours" were jointly awarded the 1938 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163134325
• ISBN 13: 9781163134320
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220