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1844
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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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Abell
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ACADIA
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
Alfred
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altering
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
AMY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
any
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
attention
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
AUTHOR
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B
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
Balcombe
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based
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
BESPEAKS
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
book
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Boston
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BRENDA
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BRENDA'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
chronicling
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
chronology
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
CLUB
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conversations
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
COUSIN
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
DOROTHY
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
E
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
Elizabeth
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
far
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
few
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
form
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
given
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
Helena
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
HISTORY
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
Inc
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incidents
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
John
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
known
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
LITTLEnounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
LOVE
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
Mass
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Mrs
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Mudge
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Murray
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
Napoleon
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
Napoleon's
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
old-fashioned
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
passages
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
possible
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
present
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
Printers
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From this reading Alfred Mudge & Son, Inc., Printers, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
published
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
quiet
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
RADCLIFFE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
rearranged
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
Recollections
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
related
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
S
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SCHOOL
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
some
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
Son
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St
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
style
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
U
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undramatically
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
vivid
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
VOLUME
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
WARD
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "BRENDA; HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB," "BRENDA'S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE," "BRENDA'S WARD," "AMY IN ACADIA," ETC.
WELCOME
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From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
WHOSEdeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading TO DOROTHY E. B. WHOSE LOVE OF HISTORY BESPEAKS A WELCOME FOR THIS LITTLE VOLUME.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
words
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
writer
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
written
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From this reading Her little book is written in an old-fashioned and quiet style, and the present writer, without altering any words of Napoleon's, has, so far as possible, given a vivid form to conversations and incidents related undramatically and has rearranged incidents that Mrs. Abell told without great attention to chronology.
years
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From this reading This book, chronicling some little known passages in the last few years of Napoleon, is based on the "Recollections of Napoleon at St. Helena," by Mrs. Abell (Elizabeth Balcombe), published in 1844 by John Murray.
