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Napoleon's Last Voyages: Being the Diaries of Sir Thomas Ussher, R. N., K. C. B. (On Board the "Undaunted"), And John R. Glover, Secretary to Rear Admiral Cockburn (on Board the "Northumberland") (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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O'meara, now have the means Of correcting their estimate Of the Emperor by a perusal of un biassed narratives such as those here printed and the diaries kept by Colonel Neill Campbell at Elba, and by Gourgaud, Basil Jackson, and Lady Malcolm at St. Helena. In these we see, not a Prometheus, not an idol set up for partisan purposes, but a man.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1331432650
- ISBN 13 9781331432654
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages290
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of British naval captain Thomas Ussher's personal interactions with Napoleon Bonaparte in 1814, following the emperor's first abdication. As Ussher was tasked with transporting Napoleon from France to his exile on Elba, the book provides a first-hand account of the deposed leader's thoughts and feelings during this tumultuous period. Throughout the journey, the author engages in hour-long discussions with Napoleon, meticulously describing his observations and impressions of the fallen leader. The author's candid assessment of Napoleon's thoughts, plans, and emotions provides unique insight into the mind of a deposed emperor coming to terms with his fate. Through this intimate portrayal, the book sheds light on the complexities of Napoleon's character and legacy, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331432654_0
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