"John Barber Scott was born at Bungay in 1792, ..through his eyes we aobtain that which is most essential, a real and intimate insight into the lives and customs of a past generation who lived at a time whenhalf the world was convulsed by the ambition of Napoleon...seldom do we find such a remarkable picture of that overwhelming personality as is given itn Mr Scott's description, faithful in every detail, of Napoleon as he was at Elba." (From L Rider Haggard's forward). Monochrome plates, 240pp including index. Dw (torn and repaired with tape which has darkedn, some loss) Spine partially faded, book plate of previous owner.

BUNGAY DIARIES NAPOLEON