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MEMOIRS OF THE MILITARY AND POLITICAL LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, FROM HIS ORIGIN, TO HIS DEATH ON THE ROCK OF ST. HELENA; Comprising a Just Outline of his Splendid and Unexampled Military Career, from his First Entering the Regiment La Fere as Lieutenant, to its Tremendous Termination at the Battle of Waterloo; A Detailed View of his Extraordinary Return to France from Elba, and the Events of his Ensuing Reign of 100 Days. Embracing also an Authentic Narrative of the Conduct of Napoleon during his Voyage to St. Helena, and While in Exile, and of Events Attending his Confinement, Sickness, and Death, with Numerous Private Documents, now First Published in This Country, and Collected Chiefly from the Writings of Dr. B.E. O'Meara, Surgeon to Napoleon at St. Helena Author: O'Meara, B. (Dr.) Title: MEMOIRS OF THE MILITARY AND POLITICAL LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, FROM HIS ORIGIN, TO HIS DEATH ON THE ROCK OF ST. HELENA; Comprising a Just Outline of his Splendid and Unexampled Military Career, from his First Entering the Regiment La Fere as Lieutenant, to its Tremendous Termination at the Battle of Waterloo; A Detailed View of his Extraordinary Return to France from Elba, and the Events of his Ensuing Reign of 100 Days. Embracing also an Authentic Narrative of the Conduct of Napoleon during his Voyage to St. Helena, and While in Exile, and of Events Attending his Confinement, Sickness, and Death, with Numerous Private Documents, now First Published in This Country, and Collected Chiefly from the Writings of Dr. B.E. O'Meara, Surgeon to Napoleon at St. Helena Publication: Hartford, Connecticut, USA: Published for Chauncey Goodrich, 1822 Description: Leather-bound. 8vo. Illustrated with frontis, and two additional plates, one of which folds out. Light brown calf, with gilt decoration and lettering to spine. Top inch of spine leather missing. Front hinge starting and previous owner's name and location written in beautiful flourish at both beginning at end: John Bacon, Sutton. 1.5" section near top of spine missing. Foldout illustration of Waterloo detached at seam. Written by Dr. B. O'Meara, Surgeon to Napoleon at St. Helena. Previous owner's name in ink to front free endpapers (twice), and rear free endpaper.: "No. 30. John E. Benson's (sp?)'s Book. Sutton" GOOD PLUS. "This work has no higher claims than that of a compilation. The author has availed himself of most of the publications which have appeared relative to the wars, government, and character of the extraordinary man who is the subject of it. He is not aware that this subject has before been touched upon by the pen of a citizen of the United States... (from author's preface). Seller ID: 75306 Subject: Biography, Autobiography Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.