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The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion; and The Prisoners of Abd-el-Kader
by Lucie Duff Gordon
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 20 chapters
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About this book
A young lieutenant leaves a dull garrison life to join the French Foreign Legion in Algeria, facing relentless desert battles and harsh conditions under a fierce new governor. Amidst fiery raids and tense encounters with the Arabs, he navigates danger, cultural clashes, and the brutal realities of colonial war.
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