"Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton" by Daniel Defoe is a recount of Captain George Carleton's time in the Dutch War and the War in Spain, offering glimpses into battles that happened while Kings Charles II and James II ruled. The story begins with Carleton remembering his beginnings as a Royal Navy volunteer in the Dutch War, and the book shares the strategies, naval battles, and confusion that he encountered. The account introduces soldiers, important people like the Duke of York, and moments of bravery during battle. Carleton's storytelling in the book makes it clear what military life was like for him during wartime.
Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton
By Daniel Defoe
A seasoned soldier recalls the intense battles and unpredictable events that defined his service during wartime.
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About the AuthorDaniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Daniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
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