Publisher's Synopsis
Trafalgar: A Tale is a historical novel written by Spanish author Benito Perez Galdos and published in 1884. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures of a young Spanish sailor named Gabriel Araceli, who is forced to join the Spanish navy in order to escape his troubled past.Araceli is assigned to the ship Trafalgar, which is part of the Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Villeneuve. The fleet is tasked with joining forces with the French navy to engage the British fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar.As Araceli navigates life on the ship, he becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women, Clara and La Tinaja. He also witnesses the political and social tensions among the crew, as well as the harsh realities of war.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and the battle itself, as well as its exploration of themes such as patriotism, honor, and the human cost of war. It is considered one of Galdos' most important works and a classic of Spanish literature.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.
