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I DO as well remember the first time mine eyes fell upon the little lady Beatriz de la Torre, even now after so many long years, as though it were but yes torday. I, Gonzalo de Cabrera, now gentleman and knight, but passing my boyhood then under the care of mine uncle, the Dean of the Cathedral at Tenerife, and under the tutelage of the monks, destined to the cowl or the cassock, - what had I to do with the little niece of the Governor of the Canaries, Don Pedro Fernandez de Lugo?
Nevertheless, mine uncle was a studious man and so much engrossed with other matters that I ran wild the Island over whenever I was free from the monks during my recreation hours, or when I could escape their dreary instruction by the lightness of my feet in some moment of inadvertence. Little I recked of the caning for the joys of liberty which were mine.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a tale of heroism and destiny, adventure and unbreakable bonds in the tumultuous and vibrant theaters of 16th-century colonial expansion, all set against a canvas of Spain's relentless drive for New World conquest, influence, and wealth. The Iberian Peninsula, home to both the Catholic monarchs and their Moorish neighbors, is a land trembling with the promise of conquest, rife with thrilling accounts of adventure and bravery in distant territories west across the sea. The story, rooted in genuine historical accounts, introduces us to Gonzalo de Cabrera, a spirited young man destined for the priesthood but yearning for a life of derring-do, possessing a heart that beats to the rhythms of war and bravery. Gonzalo's destiny takes a sharp turn when he finds himself at the heart of the conflict between chivalry and love, faith and duty. The author weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, treachery, and the relentless pursuit of dreams and destinies, all beautifully rendered against the backdrop of the clash between the chivalric traditions of old and the bold new world's promise of adventure and fortune. The book's strength lies in its exploration of the moral complexities that arise when dreams collide with duty and the heart's desires clash with societal expectationsâ"all portrayed against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world where the rules of the past struggle to maintain their authority. Ultimately, the narrative offers a timeless meditation on ambition, reputation, and the courage required to follow one's heart. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243896400_0
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