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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a singular account of the French colonial expedition to the Caribbean during the Napoleonic Wars, as experienced by a young naval officer. In 1801, the author embarks as a volunteer on the expedition to Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) under the command of General Leclerc, Napoleonâs brother-in-law. This book details their journey from France, via Spain and the Azores, to the Caribbean Sea. With keen observation, the youthful author narrates the harrowing events of his maiden voyage, including treacherous storms and enemy skirmishes, all vividly woven into the broader tapestry of the Napoleonic Wars. Detailed descriptions of the ships, battles, and exotic landscapes provide a remarkable window into the world of a naval officer in the early 19th century. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.