This is a first-person memoir written by an English officer named George Carleton. The book covers Carleton's military career from the Dutch War in 1672 to the conclusion of the Peace at Utrecht in 1713, including his experiences during the reigns of King Charles II and King James II. It also includes a detailed series of the War in Spain and descriptions of various cities, towns, and countries where Carleton was stationed. The book provides observations on the customs, manners, and public diversions of the Spaniards, including their famous bull-feasts.
