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The Point of Honor: A Military Tale is a novella written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer. The book is set in the early 19th century and is a story of two French officers, D'Hubert and Feraud, who develop a bitter rivalry that leads to a series of duels. The story is told from the perspective of D'Hubert, who is ordered by his superior to deliver a letter to Feraud, a fellow officer who has been accused of insulting the regiment's colonel. Feraud takes offense at the letter and challenges D'Hubert to a duel. The two men fight, but the duel is interrupted by the arrival of the military police. Despite the interruption, the two men continue to cross paths and engage in more duels, each time with more serious consequences. The story explores the themes of honor, duty, and loyalty, as well as the destructive nature of pride and revenge. The Point of Honor is a classic tale of military honor and personal sacrifice that has been praised for its vivid characterization and powerful storytelling.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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