Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena


Lu par Celine Major

(4 stars; 10 reviews)

In this memoir written by Betsy Balcombe, who was a precocious 14 year old at the time of events, we are provided with a rare account of the character, the moods and humanity of Napoleon Bonaparte.
She recalls her initial shock and fear at the arrival of the famous, exiled prisoner on the remote Island of St. Helena where she and her family resided. And how surprised she was when Napoleon decided he wanted to live with them at "the Briars" until his home in Longwood would be made ready for him. She relates from memory how she came to think of him as a friend, a delightful companion, and a remarkable man. - Summary by Celine Major (3 hr 31 min)

Chapitres

Preface 2:28 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 1 - 3 23:30 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 4-5 21:44 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 6-7 19:18 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 8-9 16:42 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 10-11 20:34 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 12-13 26:35 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 14-15 22:51 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 16-17 25:56 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 18-19 17:31 Lu par Celine Major
Chapters 20-21 14:16 Lu par Celine Major

Critiques


(0.5 stars)

The narrator is choppy and fluctuates voice a lot. Sounds robotic.

just amazing


(5 stars)

I laughed, I cried, I learned so much!