The Adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha is a classic novel written by Miguel de Cervantes in the early 17th century. This particular edition, published in 1880, is a translation by Charles Jarvis. The story follows the adventures of a middle-aged gentleman named Alonso Quixano who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry and knights that he decides to become a knight himself. He takes on the name Don Quixote and sets out on a series of absurd and often comical adventures, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. Along the way, Don Quixote encounters a variety of characters, both real and imagined, and engages in battles with windmills, flocks of sheep, and other unlikely foes. Despite his delusions and frequent failures, Don Quixote remains a sympathetic and endearing character, and his story has become a beloved classic of Spanish literature. Jarvis's translation is considered one of the most faithful and readable versions of the novel in English.This Book Is In English.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.