Book cover for The Military Memoirs Of Captain George Carleton: From The Dutch War, 1672 (1728) by Daniel Defoe

The Military Memoirs Of Captain George Carleton

From The Dutch War, 1672 (1728)

2010 Released
364 Pages
6-9 Hours
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Kessinger PublishingISBN 9781167296802

The Military Memoirs of Captain George Carleton: From the Dutch War, 1672 is a historical account written by George Carleton himself. The book is a memoir of Carleton's experiences as a captain in the British military during the Dutch War in 1672. The Dutch War was a conflict between the Dutch Republic and England, France, and several other European powers.The book provides an in-depth look at the tactics, strategies, and battles of the war from the perspective of a British captain. Carleton's memoirs cover his experiences in battles such as the Battle of Solebay, the Battle of Schooneveld, and the Battle of Texel.In addition to his military experiences, Carleton also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time. He discusses the challenges faced by the British military, the relationships between different European powers, and the impact of the war on civilians.Overall, The Military Memoirs of Captain George Carleton: From the Dutch War, 1672 is a valuable historical account that provides a detailed and personal perspective on a significant period in European history.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.

Daniel Defoe

English author Daniel Defoe was at times a trader, political activist, criminal, spy and writer, and is considered to be one of England’s first journalists. A prolific writer, Defoe is known to have used at least 198 pen names over the course of a career in which he produced more than five hundred written works. Defoe is best-known for his novels detailing the adventures of the castaway Robinson Crusoe, which helped establish and popularize the novel in eighteenth century England. In addition to Robinson Crusoe, Defoe penned other famous works including Captain Singleton, A Journal of the Plague Year, Captain Jack, Moll Flanders and Roxana. Defoe died in 1731.

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