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Letters Written on Board His Majesty's Ship the Northumberland, and at Saint Helena: in which the conduct and conversations of Napoleon Bonaparte and his suite, during the voyage, and the first months of his residence in that island, are faithfully described and related. William Warden (Surgeon on board the Northumberland). Published by Published for the Author, by R. Ackermann. 1816, Fifth Edition. It contains 215 pages and another 17 pages Letter by The Order of The Emperor Napoleon. The fifth edition of William Warden's letters, written during his time on board the HMS Northumberland, and on Saint Helena, with the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte. The fifth edition of this collection of letters written by Royal Navy Officer William Warden, detailing his conversations with Napoleon while on board the HMS Northumberland, and during his exile on Saint Helena, in an attractive tree calf binding. Illustrated with a frontispiece, a folding facsimile letter, and one plate. Collated, complete. When they arrived at Saint Helena, Warden held long conversations with Napoleon through a translator. These conversations are recorded in this work. Warden's work caused a furor in England, with critics claiming that the book was ghost written, and was historically inaccurate. The Admiralty looked at the book as being a breach of discipline, and Warden was demoted and reassigned. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 5-3/8" x 8.5"
  • Condition:
  • Good - Very Good Condition with no missing pages. The back cover is detached from the spine

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