The Adventures of Brigadier Gerard (Priklyucheniya Brigadira Zherara)

Brigadier Gerard was a soldier in Napoleon's army, a charming braggart and liar who experienced truly incredible adventures. He was captured by bandits, accomplished numerous feats on the battlefield and behind British lines, and brilliantly carried out secret missions for Napoleon himself. Readers of these amazing stories will not only admire the courageous brigadier's truly Munchausen-like dexterity but also learn many interesting facts about the glorious era of the Napoleonic Wars. This edition includes two collections of adventures about Brigadier Gerard, as well as the story 'The Brigadier's Marriage.' The collection 'The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard' is presented in a new translation.