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LoC No.: 05000952
Title: Sir Charles Napier
Series Title: English Men of Action
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Shaun Pinder, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Sir Charles Napier" by Sir William Francis Butler is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the life and military career of Charles Napier, a prominent British Army officer known for his role in various campaigns, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars and his later service in India. The narrative explores his upbringing, the influence of his family, and the early experiences that shaped his military philosophy and character. The opening of this work introduces readers to the early life of Charles Napier, starting with the history of his family and their residence in Celbridge, Ireland. The narrative provides vivid descriptions of the village, the Napier family dynamics, and young Charles's childhood, including his early fascination with the military. The reader learns of his father, Colonel George Napier, and the values he instilled in his children, particularly the importance of honor and justice. As the story unfolds, it highlights Charles's transition into military life, revealing his experiences leading up to his first commission and the expectations placed upon him as he embarks on his journey to become a soldier in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Butler, William Francis, Sir, 1838-1910
EBook No.: 47887
Published: Jan 6, 2015
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Napier, Charles James, 1782-1853
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05000952
Title: Sir Charles Napier
Series Title: English Men of Action
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Shaun Pinder, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Sir Charles Napier" by Sir William Francis Butler is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the life and military career of Charles Napier, a prominent British Army officer known for his role in various campaigns, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars and his later service in India. The narrative explores his upbringing, the influence of his family, and the early experiences that shaped his military philosophy and character. The opening of this work introduces readers to the early life of Charles Napier, starting with the history of his family and their residence in Celbridge, Ireland. The narrative provides vivid descriptions of the village, the Napier family dynamics, and young Charles's childhood, including his early fascination with the military. The reader learns of his father, Colonel George Napier, and the values he instilled in his children, particularly the importance of honor and justice. As the story unfolds, it highlights Charles's transition into military life, revealing his experiences leading up to his first commission and the expectations placed upon him as he embarks on his journey to become a soldier in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Butler, William Francis, Sir, 1838-1910
EBook No.: 47887
Published: Jan 6, 2015
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Napier, Charles James, 1782-1853
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.