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An elderly veteran tells his life story, tracing noble family origins and youthful education, recounting ancestors' deeds and a mother's lineage, then describing martial training and campaigns—including service in Italy and participation in conquest efforts—followed by long voyages through the two Indies. He narrates duels, battles, dangerous escapes, and the precarious rewards of military service, attributing many survivals to devotion to Our Lady of Atocha. The memoir interweaves genealogical anecdotes, travel episodes, and reflections on honor, faith, aging, and the diminished fortunes of a retired soldier.

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Title: Les aventures de Don Juan de Vargas, racontées par lui-même

Author: Henri Ternaux-Compans

Release date: December 27, 2019 [eBook #61035]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: French

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made
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LES AVENTURES
DE
DON JUAN DE VARGAS
RACONTÉES PAR LUI-MÊME

Traduites de l'espagnol sur le manuscrit inédit
PAR
CHARLES NAVARIN

A PARIS
Chez P. Jannet, Libraire

1853

L'éditeur se réserve tous droits de reproduction et de traduction.

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