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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2023 · 3H 38M
Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena by Betsy Balcombe ~ Full Audiobook [biography]
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Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena by Betsy Balcombe audiobook. Genre: biography In this memoir written by Betsy Balcombe, who was a precocious 14 year old at the time of events, we are provided with a rare account of the character, the moods and humanity of Napoleon Bonaparte. She recalls her initial shock and fear at the arrival of the famous, exiled prisoner on the remote Island of St. Helena where she and her family resided. And how surprised she was when Napoleon decided he wanted to live with them at 'the Briars' until his home in Longwood would be made ready for him. She relates from memory how she came to think of him as a friend, a delightful companion, and a remarkable man. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:02:28) Chapter 01 (00:25:58) Chapter 02 (00:47:42) Chapter 03 (01:07:00) Chapter 04 (01:23:42) Chapter 05 (01:44:16) Chapter 06 (02:10:51) Chapter 07 (02:33:42) Chapter 08 (02:59:38) Chapter 09 (03:17:09) Chapter 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena by Betsy Balcombe audiobook. Genre: biography In this memoir written by Betsy Balcombe, who was a precocious 14 year old at the time of events, we are provided with a rare account of the character, the moods and humanity of Napoleon Bonaparte. She recalls her initial shock and fear at the arrival of the famous, exiled prisoner on the remote Island of St. Helena where she and her family resided. And how surprised she was when Napoleon decided he wanted to live with them at 'the Briars' until his home in Longwood would be made ready for him. She relates from memory how she came to think of him as a friend, a delightful companion, and a remarkable man. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:02:28) Chapter 01 (00:25:58) Chapter 02 (00:47:42) Chapter 03 (01:07:00) Chapter 04 (01:23:42) Chapter 05 (01:44:16) Chapter 06 (02:10:51) Chapter 07 (02:33:42) Chapter 08 (02:59:38) Chapter 09 (03:17:09) Chapter 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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