Captain Blaze: Life in Napoleon's Army Elzéar Blaze recounts his life and experiences in Napoleon's army in a well-written; articulate and companionable style; that draws the reader in as though listening to a master storyteller in the flesh. Whereas most writers of military memoirs deliver linear accounts of their recollections; Blaze concentrates on the different aspects of the military experience-the soldiers; the food; the uniforms; the camp; the march; etc.-and spins fact and anecdote; both personal and borrowed; into a seamless monologue that evokes the very spirit of the Napoleonic period. Comrades and acquaintances are drawn in convincing detail; with all their idiosyncrasies and humour. Blaze is a different kind of French Napoleonic soldier; and this is a different kind of military memoir. For those who are fascinated by the subject it is absolutely essential; taking the reader into the heart of the times; in an intimate portrait of life in the infantry on campaign throughout Europe.
#3391249 in Books Mainstream Publishing 2004-11-01 2005-11-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.60 x .70 x 5.00l; .0 #File Name: 1845960327256 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wow he did it allBy gary Landser at the frontGood service and well written story; too many details can bog a story down but this one works.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. summaryBy gotmojos books mediaPeter Williamson was snatched from an Aberdeen; Scotland quayside in 1740 and transported to the burgeoning American colonies to be sold into slavery. This is a true-life adventure of abduction; war and courtroom drama and an inspiring tale of courage; fortitude and one man's determination to survive against seemingly unsurmountable odds.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Indian PeterBy StockdiekVery interesting well documented historical novel. It's taken from an autobiography of Peter Williamson; then; extensive research was apparently done during various time periods. The author skillfully weaves facts into a plausible; interesting story.
