Memoirs of a Soldier of Fortune is an autobiography written by Rafael de Nogales, a Venezuelan soldier who fought in various conflicts across the world during the early 20th century. The book chronicles de Nogales' experiences as a mercenary, serving in wars and revolutions in countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Turkey, and Iran.De Nogales provides a detailed account of his adventures, including his involvement in the Mexican Revolution, his time as a member of the Ottoman Empire's army during World War I, and his role in ...
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Memoirs of a Soldier of Fortune is an autobiography written by Rafael de Nogales, a Venezuelan soldier who fought in various conflicts across the world during the early 20th century. The book chronicles de Nogales' experiences as a mercenary, serving in wars and revolutions in countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Turkey, and Iran.De Nogales provides a detailed account of his adventures, including his involvement in the Mexican Revolution, his time as a member of the Ottoman Empire's army during World War I, and his role in the Persian Campaign against the Bolsheviks. He also describes his interactions with various political figures and military leaders, as well as his personal relationships and romantic encounters.Throughout the book, de Nogales offers insights into the life of a soldier of fortune, including the challenges and dangers of fighting in foreign conflicts, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise in such situations. He also reflects on his own motivations for becoming a mercenary and the impact that his experiences had on his life.Memoirs of a Soldier of Fortune is a fascinating and compelling account of one man's extraordinary life as a soldier and adventurer. It provides a unique perspective on the tumultuous events of the early 20th century and offers a glimpse into the world of mercenaries and soldiers of fortune.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.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.
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1932, Garden City Publishing Co
Hardcover
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Edition:
First Printing
Publisher:
Garden City Publishing Co
Published:
1932
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13467786416
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As is. 380, frontis illus., text somewhat darkened, pencil address inside front flyleaf, large tear at spine, spine quite worn. Top and bottom edges of spine threadbare, boards worn and edges threadbare, small stains on a few pages. Memoir of gun-running days in the Caribbean, cattle-rustling along the Rio Grande, hunting for gold in Alaska and Nevada, big game hunting in West Africa, fighting in Mexico and Venezuela, and directing the siege of Van, the capital of Armenia. At the age of 18 he was a second lieutenant in the Spanish army, and fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
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