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Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Gino D'Achille Illustrator. Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world. Can a man be all bad? Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published 1839-42 HarperCollins first published January 1st More Details Original Title. Harry Paget Flashman. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Flashmanplease sign up. I stopped reading on page How can anyone find this enjoyable? Set Sytes Enjoyable for many reasons. The strength of the prose, the attention to detail of the time period and setting, the historical research clearly gone in …more Enjoyable for many reasons. The strength of the prose, the attention to detail of the time period and Book 1): From the Flashman Papers, the historical research clearly gone into it, the storytelling itself, the cynicism towards imperialism and British exceptionalism and even military heroism, the lively sense of humour, the send-up of historical figures and the demythologising of them, revising them to the exact opposite of hagiography most of the people we revere as heroes in our nation's history were most probably total bastardsand most of all the unique "voice" of the work, making Flashman, as another put it, one 1839-42 the greatest fictional anti-heroes although it's wrong to have the word hero anything to do with him really of all time. It's probably just not for you. But in terms of understanding how someone else can enjoy it, think of it as learning about history, especially a lot of the stuff we don't really learn about otherwise, in an entertaining, deeply cynical, subversive and even farcical manner. We root for Blackadder even though he's a truly horrible person, therefore we sort-of root for Flashman - less because he's a charismatic villain, but because others are even worse. Although it's satisfying too to see him suffer as much as he does, anyway. I will say though that he's never as awful a person in later books as he is in this first one, and quickly becomes closer to Blackadder in morality. I personally consider these books the finest written historical fiction books out there. See 1 question about Flashman…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Flashman The Flashman Papers, 1. Jul 05, Stephen rated it liked it Shelves: rogues-and-scoundrelshistorical- fiction, humor-and-satire. A rapaciouslecherous, despicable scumbag with no redeeming qualities whatsoever. And yet…. To the enduring credit of George MacDonald Fraser, he manages to weave a funny, engaging historical adventure around this black hole of virtue, one that kept me laughing and 1839-42 pages throughout. At every turn, through a combination of luck, quick thinking and timely cowardice, Flashman comes out Book 1): From the Flashman Papers like a rose and ends this first novel as a famous war hero. Many of his best barbs are reserved for his commanding officer in Afghanistan, General Elphy Bey. Here are a few examples: But I still state unhesitatingly, that for pure, vacillating stupidity, for superb incompetence to command, for ignorance combined with bad judgment --in short, for the true talent for catastrophe -- Elphy Bey stood alone. Others abide our question, but Elphy outshines them all as the greatest military idiot of our own or any other day. Only he could have permitted the First Afghan War and let it develop to such ruinous defeat. It was not easy: he started Book 1): From the Flashman Papers a good army, a secure position, some excellent officers, a disorganised enemy, and repeated opportunities to save the situation. But Elphy, with the touch of true genius, swept aside these obstacles with unerring precision, and out of order wrought complete chaos. We shall not, with luck, look upon his like again. If you had taken the greatest military geniuses of the ages, placed them in command of our army, and asked them to ruin it utterly as speedily as possible, they could not — I mean it seriously -- have done it as surely and swiftly as he did. And he believed he was doing his duty. The meanest sweeper in our train The Flashman (the Flashman Papers have been a fitter commander. Fraser's humor sits very well with me, and generally kept me smiling. In the end, while I never liked Flashy, nor do I think I ever will, he did make me laugh. He kept me engaged and enjoying myself, and he gets props for that. I have a feeling I will be returning to the Flashman Papers to read about more of Flashy's exploits View all 51 comments. Oct 07, Henry Avila rated it really liked it. Harry Flashman anti-hero extraordinaire, soldier, coward, liar, womanizer, thiefcharlatan, drunkard, in one word So in as the former Princess becomes the newly crowned Queen Victoriaruling England Flashm Harry Flashman anti-hero extraordinaire, soldier, coward, liar, womanizer, thiefcharlatan, drunkard, in one word So in as the former Princess becomes the newly crowned Queen Victoriaruling England Flashman gets a different occupation also, ruling a saddle, enters a cavalry regiment under the legendary incompetent Lord Cardigan. An unwanted duel with a very 1839-42 chap occurs, yet honor must be preserved at any cost. Harry is petrified and can't think of any way to skip this big honor. Soon afterwards forced to marry an innocentpretty though not bright girl, Elspeth Book 1): From the Flashman Papers seduced. Her relatives demand this and wanting to stay conscious Sent not willingly to India and then Afghanistan to fight a horrific war, Book 1): From the Flashman Papers familiar? Flashman doesn't believe in or care about his greatest objective is to remain alive. 1839-42 British flee Kabul when the local tribes gather in the countless thousands to drive out the invaders, the luckless Harry is once again led by another incompetent General Elphinstone, disaster follows the British army as they dwindle in numbers trying to escape, unfortunately both he and the lord were historical figures, God save the Queen. The exciting vicious battle in a small fort as the desperate Flashman and a few others are surrounded by angry Afghans seeking revenge for the many insults and offences they have endured from the British, foreigners are hated here owing to good reasons. With swords in hand, Afghans slice anyone in their way, gore Book 1): From the Flashman Papers not unknown, somehow through luck or skill survives his many adventures, Harry showing his true colors, becoming sick; tired of fighting War or peace his nature doesn't vary an iotalusting for the unattainable. Wishing to be back in calm England, having pleasurable situations, will anyone disparage his sentiments? Since the adept George MacDonald Fraser wrote twelve of these diverting books you can The Flashman (the Flashman Papers if our friend lives to experience other adventures and boast about them to his family an acquaintances maybe not too accurate but nevertheless quite entertainingly. A sense of fun and amusement flows all The Flashman (the Flashman Papers this lively tale of the unlikely protagonist or antagonist if you prefer, depending how you feel about Lieutenant Flashman he is not perfect far from it, but a more realist view of soldiers. An officer and a gentleman they're not, most are Book 1): From the Flashman Papers fighters doing the dirty work the politicians clamor for but keep their own clothes clean. This unchanging custom continues today for better or worse. View all 8 comments. Nov 30, Cecily rated it liked it Shelves: historical-fict-preth- cpostmodern-meta. This is the first book of the Flashman papers, much-loved by many. It purports to be the memoirs of a Victorian officer. In this book, he serves in Afghanistan and India. The cover art encapsulates the plot and tone. He joins up; fights; escapes; sleeps This is the first book of Book 1): From the Flashman Papers Flashman papers, much-loved by many. I found it a little dull after a while. However, I guess this is what fans enjoy - especially those who wish, perhaps against their true scruples, they could be Flash. He feels authentic for his time and place. Although I was not charmed and beguiled very much, I was not as outraged as I Book 1): From the Flashman Papers I might have been. Its supposed authenticity is enhanced by footnotes tying his account to real people and events, plus a glossary. One of the notes even says his account clears up a longstanding historical mystery. When it was published insome thought it was what it claimed - despite Flashman explicitly being the same Flashman as the bully in the fictional Tom Brown's School Days! George Macdonald Fraser said he wrote it as entertainment, rooted in history, not as satire. Flashman by George Macdonald Fraser - AbeBooks

The Flashman Papers is a series of novels and short stories written by George MacDonald Fraserthe first of which was published in The books centre on the exploits of the fictional protagonist Harry Flashman. He is a cowardly British soldier, rake and cad who is placed in a series of real historical incidents between and While the incidents and much of the detail in the novels have a factual background, Flashman's actions in the stories are either fictional, or Fraser uses the actions of unidentified individuals and assigns them to Flashman. Flashman is a character in the novel by Thomas HughesTom Brown's School Days ; Hughes' version of the character is a bully at Rugby School who is expelled for drunkenness. The character was then developed by Fraser, and appeared in the novel Flashman. Fraser went on to write a total of eleven novels and one collection of short stories featuring the character. During the course of Fraser's novels, Flashman goes from his expulsion from school into the army. Although he is a coward who tries to run away from any danger, he is involved in many famous military episodes from the 19th century, often taking actions that cause or 1839-42 subsequent events, Book 1): From the Flashman Papers as his flatulence affecting the Charge of the Light Brigade[a] or being the person who probably shot George Armstrong Custer. When circumstances run against him and he is forced to fight, he often does so bravely and capably. Despite his cowardice and his attempts to flee, he becomes a decorated war hero and rises to the rank of brigadier-general. He also meets people who either were notable at the time—such as Benjamin 1839-42 and the Duke of Wellington —or who became well- known after Flashman met them—such as Abraham Lincoln. Flashman either has, or tries to have, sex with most of the female characters: by the end of the ninth book he estimates that he has had sex with women. The publication sequence of the books differs from the fictional chronology, with the timeframe of some books overlapping. One of the novels, Flashman and the Redskinsis in two parts: part one takes place in —50, while the second covers — Although the main series of stories finishes inFlashman lives on until and appears in his late 80s in another Fraser novel, Mr American. Explanatory note, Flashman [2]. The series consists of twelve historical fiction books written by the journalist, author and screenwriter George MacDonald Fraserthat were published between and Although Flashman is fictional, the settings and history of the events, and the people with whom he interacts are all largely based 1839-42 historical events and individuals, although three contain elements of other novels. Based on a literary conceitan explanatory note—itself also fictional—at the start of Flashman sets the context and explains that the memoirs had been found in an auction house in Ashby, Leicestershire, and had subsequently come into the possession of Fraser, who has acted in the role of editor. Biographical Book 1): From the Flashman Papers, Flashman on the March [13]. Flashman is from a semi-aristocratic background; he recounted that his great-grandfather "made a fortune in America out of slaves and rum, and piracy, too, I shouldn't 1839-42. In the course of the series, Flashman is promoted to the rank of brigadier-general, and decorated numerous times by different countries. While the books cover some of the awards—such as being given the Victoria Cross for his actions Book 1): From the Flashman Papers the sieges of Cawnpore and Lucknow [24] —some stories are not known, such as how and why he served on both sides of the American Civil War and how he won the Medal of Honor. During his travels Flashman meets people who took part in 19th-century events, including Queen VictoriaAbraham LincolnOtto von BismarckOscar Wilde and Florence Nightingaleand he is involved as a participant in some of the century's most notable Book 1): From the Flashman Papers, including The Flashman (the Flashman Papers Indian Rebellionthe Taiping Rebellionthe charge of the Light Brigadethe Siege of KhartoumJohn Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Flashman died inalthough the details are unknown. After revealing his language and riding skills, Flashman is assigned to Afghanistan, where he is present at the retreat from Kabulthe last stand at Gandamak and the Siege of Jalalabad. Part one In his haste to leave New Orleans and avoid arrest, Flashman agrees to accompany Susie Willinck and her company of prostitutes westwards on the California Gold Rush ; Willinck forces him into marriage before the journey. Flashman falls in with a group of travellers but he discovers them to be scalp-hunters, when they attack a band of Apaches. Flashman joins in but refuses to take any scalps or rape captive women, and when the scalp-hunters are attacked by the remainder of the tribe, he is saved and marries Sonsee-Array, the 1839-42 of chief, Mangas Coloradas. He eventually escapes and is saved by Kit Carson on the Jornada del Muerto. Part two In Flashman returns to America with his wife, Elspeth. Arthur B. Candy, and travels to Bismarck, North Dakotawith Mrs. Candy to pursue a carnal relationship. She reveals herself to be the former slave Cleonie, and he is kidnapped by Sioux and kept The Flashman (the Flashman Papers at Greasy Grass. He escapes just in time to take part in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where he sees the defeat and death of Custer—possibly being the one who kills him. Flashman is captured, partly scalped and hidden by Frank Grouardwho reveals himself to be his illegitimate son from Cleonie. Grouard breaks a promise to his mother and decides not to kill Flashman, but instead takes him Book 1): From the Flashman Papers to DeadwoodDakota Territory. Flashman also appears in another book by Fraser, Mr Americanage 88, [55] while his father was Book 1): From the Flashman Papers of the financial Book 1): From the Flashman Papers of the bare-knuckle boxer Tom Molineaux in Black Ajax. From The Flashman (the Flashman Papers, the free encyclopedia. The great mass of manuscript known as the Flashman papers was discovered during a sale of household furniture The papers, which had apparently lain untouched for Book 1): From the Flashman Papers years, in a tea chest Main article: Harry Paget Flashman. The noise of his eruptions startles his horse to such an extent it bolts towards the Russian lines, speeding up the British advance. In a interview he said, "to me, the American Civil War is a colossal bore. It was The Flashman (the Flashman Papers rotten war, it's been done to death and I'm not terribly interested. An American wrote to me urging me to write it, saying it had to be the high point of Flashman's career. I wrote back saying: 'Son, it's a foreign sideshow. The Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, these were the important things in Flashman's life. 1839-42 civil war? He was so disinterested that he fought on both sides'. The Guardian. The New York Times. New York. The Daily Telegraph. The Bookseller : 38 2. Sunday Mail. The Sunday Telegraph. The Times. The Weekend Australian. Surry Hills, NSW. British Library Catalogue. London: British Library. Retrieved 3 February Allen, Bruce 1 September The World and I. News World Communications. London: Pan Books. Flashman and the Mountain of Light. London: HarperCollins. Royal Flash. Flashman's Lady. Flashman and the Redskins. Flash for Freedom! Flashman and the Dragon. Flashman and the Angel of the Lord. Flashman at the Charge. Flashman in the Great Game. Flashman and the Tiger. Flashman on the March. Vanity Fair. Encyclopedia of British Writers, 19th Century. New York: Infobase Publishing. The Contemporary Review. Contemporary Review Company Ltd. Flashman Royal Flash Flash for Freedom! Works by George MacDonald Fraser. Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Book 1): From the Flashman Papers as PDF Printable version. Flashman's expulsion from Rugby School for drunkenness leads him to join the British Army. After an affair with a fellow-officer's lover, he fights a duel, but cheats. He is posted to Scotland because of the affair, and is billeted with the Morrison family; he takes advantage of one of the daughters, Elspeth. After a forced marriage, Flashman is required to resign his position in the Hussars and instead is gazetted into a position with the East India Company. Fleeing from a police raid on a brothel he was visiting, Flashman meets Lola Montez and Otto von Bismarck. Some years later Flashman is tempted to Munich, where Bismarck has him abducted; he is blackmailed into imitating Prince Carl Gustaf, a fictional member of the Danish royal family. Gustaf is to be married to Duchess Irma, the ruler of the fictional Duchy of Strackenz; according to Bismarck the prince has contracted a sexually transmitted diseasewhich would be embarrassing if uncovered by his future wife.