Rifleman Dodd: A Novel Of The Peninsular Campaign
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ISBN10: 1436704685
ISBN13: 9781436704687
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436704687
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rifleman Dodd is a novel by C.S. Forester that tells the story of a British rifleman, Matthew Dodd, who is separated from his regiment during the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. Dodd finds himself alone behind enemy lines and must use his skills as a marksman and his knowledge of the terrain to survive and carry out his mission to disrupt the French army's supply lines.The novel follows Dodd's journey as he navigates through the rugged countryside of Portugal, evading French patrols and surviving on meager rations. Along the way, he meets a group of Portuguese guerrilla fighters who aid him in his mission and become his allies in the fight against the French.As Dodd continues his mission, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including injuries and capture by the French. However, his determination and resourcefulness help him to overcome these obstacles and continue his mission.Rifleman Dodd is a gripping tale of survival and heroism that offers a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of war. The novel is notable for its attention to detail and historical accuracy, as well as its compelling characters and fast-paced action.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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