Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon: During the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena is a book written by Lucia Elizabeth Balcombe Abell in 1845. The book is a personal account of the author's interactions with Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the remote island of St. Helena. Abell was just a teenager when she met Napoleon, who was fascinated by her intelligence and wit. Over the course of three years, Abell became a confidante of the former emperor, and her memoirs provide a unique insight into his daily life, his thoughts on politics and history, and his personal relationships. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most iconic figures in European history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Napoleon Bonaparte or the history of the early 19th century.Including The Time Of His Residence At Her Father�������s House, The Briars.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.
