With Napoleon At St. Helena: Being The Memoirs Of John Stokoe, Naval Surgeon (1902)

By Paul Fremeaux

Book Overview

With Napoleon at St. Helena is a historical memoir written by Paul Fremeaux in 1902. The book is based on the personal memoirs of John Stokoe, a naval surgeon who served on the island of St. Helena during Napoleon Bonaparte's exile there. The book provides a detailed and fascinating account of Napoleon's life on St. Helena, including his daily routines, his interactions with the British officials who guarded him, and his declining health. Stokoe's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the famous French emperor, as he was one of the few people who had regular access to him during his exile.The book also explores the political climate of the time and the tensions between Napoleon and the British authorities who were responsible for his imprisonment. Fremeaux provides historical context for Stokoe's memoirs, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Napoleonic era.Overall, With Napoleon at St. Helena is a well-written and engaging historical memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating figures in history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165787873
• ISBN13: 9781165787876
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"