The item is an 1896 hardcover book titled Le Conscrit De 1813 by Emile Erckmann & Alexander Chatrian, with  Notes by O B Supet by Erckmann-Chatrian. 

Published by D C Heath in New York in 1896, as part of their Modern Language Series.

This original printing is in French and focuses on French soldier's experiences during the Revolution and the first empire. On near every page they show their personal general absurdity and universal iniquity of the appeal to arms . 

The book provides insight into the historical events and characters of that time, making it a valuable addition to any collection of French history and military.

Le Conscrit de 1813 - French Soldier's Experiences. Printed in French with a complete french to english tanslation dictionary.