Daniel Defoe / George Chalmers
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
This volume contains two works attributed to Daniel Defoe, presented with an introduction by George Chalmers. Included are the 'Memoirs of Captain Carleton,' a compelling narrative of military service during the War of the Spanish Succession, offering a vivid portrayal of early 18th-century warfare and life as a soldier. Also featured is 'Life and Adventures of Mrs. Christian Davies,' the remarkable story of a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the army, providing a unique perspective on gender roles and military life of the period. These works, blending elements of historical fiction and biographical narrative, showcase Defoe’s talent for crafting engaging stories based on real events, and offer readers a glimpse into the social and military history of the time. Chalmers’ introduction provides valuable context and analysis, enhancing the reader’s understanding of these classic works.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
