Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Captain Alonso De Contreras: Knight of the Military Order of St. John, Native of Madrid is a historical biography written by Alonso De Contreras himself. The book chronicles the life of the author, who was a member of the Spanish aristocracy and a soldier in the 17th century. De Contreras was a member of the Military Order of St. John, which was a religious and military order that originated during the Crusades. The book provides a detailed account of De Contreras' life, including his early years in Madrid, his military campaigns in Italy and the Mediterranean, and his time as a prisoner of war in Algiers. De Contreras also describes his experiences as a privateer, or pirate, in the Caribbean and his eventual return to Spain, where he lived out the rest of his life.Throughout the book, De Contreras provides insight into the politics, culture, and society of 17th century Spain, as well as the broader historical context of the era. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of battles, sea voyages, and other adventures.Overall, The Life of Captain Alonso De Contreras is a fascinating and informative historical biography that offers a unique perspective on the life of a Spanish soldier and adventurer in the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
