The History of the Ingenious Gentleman V3: Don Quixote of La Mancha is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes and published in 1864. It is the third volume of the Don Quixote series and follows the adventures of the titular character, Don Quixote, as he continues his quest for chivalric glory. The novel is set in 17th century Spain and is a satirical take on the romanticized ideals of the chivalric era. Don Quixote, a middle-aged gentleman, becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming a knight and sets out on a series of misadventures with his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. Along the way, he encounters various characters who either humor his delusions or try to bring him back to reality. The History of the Ingenious Gentleman V3: Don Quixote of La Mancha is known for its humor, wit, and social commentary. It is considered a masterpiece of Spanish literature and has been translated into numerous languages. This particular edition includes annotations and commentary by the translator, John Ormsby, providing further insight into the historical and cultural context of the novel.In Four Volumes.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.