General Baron Gourgaud — Journal de Sainte-Helene 1815-1818

Paris, Flammarion, 1947. Paperback. Gaspard Gourgaud's private journals written whilst accompanying Napoleon in exile on Saint Helena, a vivid descripition of life on the island. Complete in two volumes, a new edition, sixieme mille.In the original French.The Saint Helena journals of Gaspard Gourgaud, following his journey to the island to stay with Napoleon in exile. Gourgaud was much in contention with Napoleon's other companions, Las Cases and Montholon, which led to him leaving the island in 1818.These journals were written in private by Gourgaud as a result of his conversations with Napoleon between June 1815 and March 1818. Though Gourgaud was very fond of Napoleon his journals provide an unprejudiced and realistic view of him. Gourgaud was an important figure of the Napoleonic Wars, saving the Emperor's life during the 1814 Battle of Brienne, and fighting in the Battle of Waterloo.With a preface and notes by Octave Aubry. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with tide marks to the backstrips and joitns. Small chip to the front wrap of Volume II. Torn label to the spine of Volume I. Wraps are a little age-toned with some light marks and spots. Hinges of Volume I are starting a little but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .