The Constant Captain: Gonzalo de Sandoval

The Constant Captain: Gonzalo De Sandoval is a historical biography written by Clinton Harvey Gardiner. The book follows the life and adventures of Gonzalo De Sandoval, a Spanish conquistador who played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico. Sandoval was born in Spain in the early 16th century and joined the expedition of Hern?????n Cort?????s to Mexico in 1519. He quickly became one of Cort?????s' most trusted lieutenants and played a key role in the battles against the Aztecs. The book details Sandoval's many exploits, including his participation in the siege of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, and his leadership of the Spanish forces in the conquest of the Maya city of Xelha. Gardiner also explores Sandoval's personal life, including his relationships with his fellow conquistadors and his interactions with the indigenous people of Mexico. The book provides a nuanced and complex portrait of Sandoval, highlighting both his bravery and his flaws.Overall, The Constant Captain: Gonzalo De Sandoval is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on a fascinating figure in the history of the Americas.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.