The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard

The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The book follows the adventures of Brigadier Gerard, a French cavalry officer during the Napoleonic Wars. The stories are narrated by Gerard himself, who is depicted as a charming and boastful character.The book is divided into a series of episodes, each of which features Gerard facing a different challenge or obstacle. These challenges range from duels with enemy officers to daring escapes from enemy lines. Despite his bravado, Gerard often finds himself in precarious situations, which he must navigate with skill and cunning.Throughout the book, Doyle provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the Napoleonic Wars. He describes the battles, landscapes, and people of the era with great accuracy and attention to detail. The book also offers insight into the mindset of soldiers during this time, as Gerard grapples with issues of honor, duty, and loyalty.Overall, The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard is a thrilling and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period of history. It is a must-read for fans of Conan Doyle's work, as well as anyone interested in military history or adventure stories.'Tut, you speak as if an army could charge in and charge out again like your regiment of hussars. If Soult were here with thirty thousand men--but he will not come. I sent for you, however, Colonel Gerard, to say that I have a very singular and important expedition which I intend to place under your direction.'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.