The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815

"The Surrender of Napoleon" by Frederick Lewis Maitland is an early 19th-century historical narrative that chronicles Napoleon Bonaparte's surrender and his subsequent stay on the British ship H.M.S. Bellerophon between May and August 1815. Told from the perspective of a key participant, the narrative aims to provide clarity to the events and dispel any misunderstandings about Napoleon's experience during this period. The story begins when the author receives orders to stop Napoleon's potential escape after losing. Setting the scene, Maitland illustrates high tension on the ship as they receive orders, hear about where Napoleon might be going, and prepare for anything, by showing both military focus and the weight of the historical task ahead. This creates tension, highlighting the personal and professional challenges that Maitland faced, and hints at his encounters with Napoleon.