Captain Cuellar's Adventures in Connaught & Ulster A.D. 1588. by Hugh Allingham et al.
"Captain Cuellar's Adventures in Connaught & Ulster A.D. 1588" by Hugh Allingham et al. is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This work centers around Captain Francisco Cuellar, a survivor of the Spanish Armada, detailing his harrowing experiences after shipwrecks off the Irish coast and his journeys through Ireland. The book draws on contemporary sources to provide a vivid depiction of the events and figures of the time. Thebeginning of this historical narrative introduces readers to the context of Cuellar’s adventures. It outlines the disastrous fate of the Spanish Armada as they attempt to return to Spain, encountering treacherous storms that lead to shipwrecks on the shores of Connaught and Ulster. Cuellar recounts his struggles for survival following the wreck of his ship, detailing encounters with both hostile and sympathetic locals, the loss of his comrades, and the dire conditions he faced in a foreign land. The opening sets the stage for an engaging tale of resilience and cultural encounters during a tumultuous period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allingham, Hugh, 1845-1922 |
|---|---|
| Author | Cuellar, Francisco de, active 16th century |
| Other | Fernández Duro, Cesáreo, 1830-1908 |
| Translator | Crawford, Robert, 1831-1914 |
| Title | Captain Cuellar's Adventures in Connaught & Ulster A.D. 1588. To Which Is Added an Introduction and Complete Translation of Captain Cuellar's Narrative of the Spanish Armada and His Adventures in Ireland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brownfox, Jane Robins, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Armada, 1588 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52472 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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