'These are the facts and notes taken by a soldier on campaign, written daily, sometimes in a tent, sometimes in a canoe, today in the presence of the enemy, tomorrow in conference with a tribe of savages.' This succinct description is taken from the original French edition of the journal of Comte Maur s de Malartic. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a French soldier. Malartic, major of the R giment de B arn, sailed to the North...