The Cavalry Maid : The Memoirs of a Woman Soldier of 1812
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- Synopsis
- Nadezhda Andreyevna Durova, by order of the Emperor Alexander--cornet Alexandrov, Knight of military order. Moved by love of her motherland, she entered the ranks of the Lithuanian Uhlan Regiment. She rescued an officer and was awarded the George Cross. She served 10 years in the regiment, was promoted to cornet and achieved the rank of captain of cavalry. Born 1783. Died 1866. Peace to her ashes! May her valorous spirit serve eternally as an exemplar to posterity.
- Copyright:
- 1988
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780875010328
- Publisher:
- Ardis Publishers
- Date of Addition:
- 05/13/19
- Copyrighted By:
- Ardis Publishers
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.