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1636: Calabar's War
1636: Calabar's War
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Domingos Fernandes Calabar, a man of mixed blood, was a military advisor for the Portuguese in Brazil. When the Dutch arrived, he switched sides and was labeled a "traitorous dog." However, his job changed when Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp arrived, and he had to help engineer a swift Dutch exodus to a safer place. Calabar partnered with Sephardic pirate Moses Cohen Henriques to aid the battered Dutch fleet by striking at the Portuguese and Spanish.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Baen Books
Domingos Fernandes Calabar, a man of mixed blood, began his journey as a military advisor for the Portuguese in Brazil. However, to his superiors, he was merely a mameluco, a person of mixed descent. That all changed when the Dutch arrived on the scene, and Calabar decided to switch sides. The Portuguese, in their frustration, labeled him a "traitorous dog." But his fortunes took a turn when Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp arrived, barely surviving the disastrous Battle of Dunkirk. Calabar's job now became crucial as he was tasked with engineering a swift Dutch exodus to a safer place, ensuring that word of Tromp's defeat did not reach the Spanish ears.
Joined by the Sephardic pirate Moses Cohen Henriques, Calabar aided the battered Dutch fleet by striking at the Portuguese and Spanish, both on land and sea. Their efforts were successful, and the Dutch fleet began to recover. However, Calabar's world was shattered when he learned that his family had been captured by bitter personal enemies, who had sold them into slavery. With time running out, Calabar faced a difficult choice: should he continue to help the Dutch, or save his wife and children? Tromp and other strong allies also sought to end slavery, but their methods and timelines were measured in months and years, which Calabar did not have.
Determined to win the battle for his family and the millions of others suffering in shackles, Calabar embarked on a personal quest to reclaim his loved ones. He knew that he could not rely on the strategies and timetables of others, as his time was of the essence. The struggle to recover his family became his war, a battle he had to win on his own terms. As he navigated through treacherous waters and faced countless challenges, Calabar realized that this was not just his fight. It was a war that had the potential to change the course of history.
With unwavering determination, Calabar fought against all odds, using his military expertise and connections to gather information and plan his next move. He faced countless obstacles and challenges, from rival pirates to Spanish soldiers, but he never gave up. He used his wits, his bravery, and his resourcefulness to outmaneuver his enemies and rescue his family.
In the end, Calabar's efforts paid off. He successfully freed his family and other enslaved people, and he played a significant role in the Dutch victory over the Spanish. His story became a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Calabar's War is a captivating tale that sheds light on the complexities of colonialism, slavery, and the fight for freedom. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by individuals who stood up against injustice and fought for a better future. Through the character of Calabar, we witness the resilience of the human spirit and the power of unity in the face of adversity.
ISBN-13: 9781982126056
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