Napoleon's St. Helena

5326. Napoleon's St. Helena, by Gilbert Martineau Translated from the French by Frances Partridge (read 23 Nov 2015) This book by a French naval officer who spent a lot of time living on St. Helena was published in 1966 and in 1968 in English. It tells well the story of Napoleon's time on the island (15 Oct 1815 till his death on 6 May 1821). The author is sympathetic to Napoleon and censorious toward Sir Hudson Love, the English governor of the island who was so fearful that Napoleon would escape--as he had from Elba--that he was very strict and persnickity toward his prisoner. There were 3000 troops and many ships which were there strictly to see that Napoleon did not escape. One can feel a bit sorry for Napoleon as it was a dreary show more and inhospitable place. After a couple years Napoleon's health declined--the book gives much detail as to such--and medical attention to him was not very good--but such was not very good in those days for anybody. I found his book held my attention throughout. show less