The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion; and The Prisoners of Abd-el-Kader: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion; and The Prisoners of Abd-el-Kader: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion; and The Prisoners of Abd-el-Kader is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alby, Ernest (1809–1868); Lamping, Clemens (1812–1885). The listed translation credits are Duff Gordon, Lucie, Lady (1821–1869).
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"The French in Algiers" by Ernest Alby and Clemens Lamping is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a vivid depiction of the experiences of soldiers in the French Foreign Legion during their campaigns in Algeria, detailing both the cultural encounters and the brutal realities of colonial warfare. It is likely to attract readers interested in military history, colonial studies, and personal narratives of adventure and conflict. At the start of the narrative, the author shares an evocative letter reporting on life in the fortified town of Coleah, accompanied by reflections on the local Arab culture and the difficulties faced by soldiers stationed there. The writer highlights the contrast between the romanticized view of warfare and the harshness of daily life in the Legion, including the toll of combat and climate on the soldiers' health. Through this opening, readers are introduced to themes of longing for home, camaraderie amidst hardship, and the complexities of cultural interactions between the French soldiers and the Arab society, setting the stage for further thrilling and challenging adventures in the chapters that follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion; and The Prisoners of Abd-el-Kader
- Author credits: Alby, Ernest (1809–1868); Lamping, Clemens (1812–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Duff Gordon, Lucie, Lady (1821–1869)
Catalogue subjects
- Algeria -- History -- 1830-1962
- France. Armée. Légion étrangère
- French -- Algeria
- ʻAbd al-Qādir ibn Muḥyī al-Dīn, Amir of Mascara, 1807?-1883 -- Fiction
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- Category: History - Modern (1750+)
- Category: History - Warfare
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