Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton by Daniel Defoe
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"Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Captain George Carleton during significant military conflicts, particularly the Dutch War and the War in Spain, while providing insights into various battles and events that occurred under the reigns of Kings Charles II and James II. The opening of the memoir establishes Carleton as a seasoned soldier,
reflecting on his early days as a volunteer in the Royal Navy during the Dutch War. He vividly describes his participation in naval battles, the strategies employed, and the sheer chaos of war. The narrative introduces a range of characters, including fellow soldiers and notable figures such as the Duke of York, while highlighting both acts of bravery and moments of near-disaster. Carleton's observational skills and personal anecdotes make for an engaging account that conveys the complexities of military life and the unpredictability of fortune on the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| Title | Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton |
| Credits | Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Military -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14436 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14436-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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