Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon From Ajaccio to Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor, Husband
The book Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon From Ajaccio to Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor, Husband was written by author Abrantès, Laure Junot, Duchesse D', 1784-1838 Here you can read free online of Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon From Ajaccio to Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor, Husband book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon From Ajaccio to Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor, Husband a good or bad book?
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His predecessor I will not name: it is unnecessary to .add to the pangs of remorse the martyrdom of public censure, but his name was pronounced with abhorrence, and the following is an instance of the terror he in- spired : A regiment was sent from Burgos against a guerrilla party, under the Marquis of Villa Campo, and ordered to treat the Spaniards with the most rigorous severity, especially the inhabitants of Arguano, a little village near the famous forest of Covelleda, whose deep shades, in...tersected only by narrow footpaths, were the resort of banditti and guerrillas. A principal feature of the whole Spanish war was the celerity with which all our move- ments were notified to the insurgent leaders, and the difficulty we experienced in procuring a spy or a trust- worthy guide. The battalion had to march through a frightful country, climbing rugged rocks, and crossing frozen torrents, -always in dread of unforeseen and sudden dangers. They 190 MEMOIRS OF MADAME JUNOT reached the village, but perceived no movement — heard, no noise.
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