The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
1896
The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard, published in 1896 by Arthur Conan Doyle, is a collection of historical fiction stories centered on the adventures of Lieutenant Etienne Gerard, a charismatic officer in Napoleon's army. The narratives depict his military exploits during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly his mission to transport remounts in the winter of 1807. The stories explore themes of honor, valor, and the camaraderie of soldiers, intertwining personal quests with significant historical events, making it a notable work in the genre of war stories and adventure fiction.
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“Rache, is the German for 'revenge;' so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Gussie opened his vaudeville career””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“I told him that I could not tell how far he spoke the truth, but that I would judge him by his actions.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Populus me sibilat, at mihi plaudo Ipse domi simul ac nummos contemplor in arca.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“We must hurry up, for I want to go to Halle’s concert to hear Norman Neruda this afternoon.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Poison,” said Sherlock Holmes curtly, and strode off. “One other thing, Lestrade,” he added, turning round at the door: “‘Rache,’ is the German for ‘revenge;’ so don’t lose your time looking for Miss Rachel.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Your reasoning is certainly plausible.” “The further points, that he is middle-aged, that his hair is grizzled,””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
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