Project Gutenberg 2021-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 125 Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) 1863 1951 Stacpoole, Henry De Vere Stacpoole, H. de Vere Corporal Jacques of the Foreign Legion Al Haines "Corporal Jacques of the Foreign Legion" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Corporal Jacques Radoub, a tough yet witty character who is a member of the notorious French Foreign Legion, exploring themes of camaraderie, survival, and the quest for freedom amidst the harsh desert landscape. Throughout the story, Jacques navigates the complexities of military life, criminal pasts, and personal loyalties, as he becomes particularly attached to his loyal dog, Choc. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Sidi-bel-Abbès, the headquarters of the Foreign Legion, where the life of the légionnaires unfolds. The opening chapters detail Jacques' daily routine, interactions with fellow soldiers, and his playful bond with Choc, a scrappy dog he has taken under his wing. As rumors about Choc facing execution spread, Jacques grapples with the threat to his dog’s life and begins to contemplate an escape from the drudgery of the Legion, prioritizing his connection to Choc over his own imminent freedom. This setup establishes a rich and engaging atmosphere that hints at future adventures and challenges within the backdrop of a tumultuous and unforgiving military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Adventure stories France. Armée. Légion étrangère -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: French Literature 217434 2025-07-26T09:19:24.095742 text/html 195558 2024-10-18T16:33:20 text/html 332525 2025-07-26T09:19:27.741217 application/epub+zip 334897 2025-07-26T09:19:24.909716 application/epub+zip 150388 2025-07-26T09:19:24.492703 application/epub+zip 399024 2025-07-26T09:19:29.915220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388118 2025-07-26T09:19:27.448218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203588 2022-09-29T20:54:25.715495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200492 2025-07-26T09:19:23.780741 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 180702 2024-10-18T16:33:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16704 2025-07-26T09:19:30.046210 application/rdf+xml 7334 2025-07-26T09:19:24.690715 image/jpeg 1729 2025-07-26T09:19:24.610703 image/jpeg 277944 2025-07-26T09:19:24.116731 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia