El Occidente: Libro 1 (Book 1)

El Occidente, which translates to "The West" in Spanish, is about the adventures of a young man named Sebastian José de Occidente, the author of the series. He starts in Barcelona months befor ehe enlists in the Spanish Military telling of his story and life events.

Chapter One
I was a crazy man, very young as well, but crazy nonetheless. I found everything, well most everything, interesting. The technology and discoveries made each day by many people. Tobacco, Colonization, Wilderness, but most of all, Sailing. Sailing in the middle of a vast blue liquid that expands for many many kilometers and feeling every rock of the ship and every gust of wind passing through your hair. It feels as if you are forever free never have to worry about anything, but, sadly that was not true. Everyday Spaniards have to be wary of where to go with the French, Dutch, and most importantly, the English. They were fearless bastards who thought too much of themselves. Lately I have been trying to decide whether I should stay and marry my childhood love, María Bolivar, or enlist in the Spanish Armada. Both were two different paths of life, but which one to choose? I was very unsure if I was ready to make either commitment, marrying María or marrying the sea. The sea offered much, even untold riches. María offered tranquility and peace, as well as a way to start a family. I had to choose. More to come.