The Adventures of Gerard

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The Adventures of Gerard

by Arthur Conan Doyle

EN·~6 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

By A. Conan Doyle

0:09
2

PREFACE

1:57
3

I. How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear

45:36
4

II. How the Brigadier Captured Saragossa

45:49
5

III. How the Brigadier Slew the Fox [*]

30:41
6

IV. How the Brigadier Saved the Army

47:00
7

V. How the Brigadier Triumphed in England

37:25
8

VI. How the Brigadier Rode to Minsk

41:55
9

VII. How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo

1:23:24
10

VIII. The Last Adventure of the Brigadier

30:19

Description

A flamboyant cavalry officer recounts his own legend, boasting of daring raids, glittering uniforms and the sheer thrill of leading a horde of “little fighting devils” across Europe’s finest cities. With wit and bravado, he paints vivid pictures of battlefields, bustling cafés, and the peculiar charm of places like Venice, where his reckless sense of honor often lands him in comic mishaps. The narrative captures the raw, human side of Napoleonic warfare, letting listeners hear the clatter of sabres and the roar of applause from a man who loves both glory and a good story.

Through lively anecdotes and colorful language, the tale offers a snapshot of an era when cavalry led the charge and personal reputation meant everything. Gerard’s larger‑than‑life personality shines as he spins yarns about duels, daring rescues, and the occasional misadventure that leaves him both humbled and unscathed. Listeners will be drawn into a world of bold exploits, humor, and the unmistakable spirit of a soldier who lives for the next thrilling episode.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (349K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger

Release date

1999-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

1859–1930

Best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, this Scottish writer and physician also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, and adventure stories that reached far beyond Baker Street. His work helped shape modern detective fiction and still feels lively, clever, and readable today.

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