Adra: Or The Peruvians, The Ruined City, Etc. (1829)

by George Payne Rainsford James

Book Overview

Adra: Or The Peruvians, The Ruined City, Etc. is a novel published in 1829 by George Payne Rainsford James. The story is set in Peru during the 16th century and follows the adventures of the main character, Adra, a young woman who is taken captive by the Spanish conquistadors. Adra is a member of the Inca tribe and is forced to witness the destruction of her people and their way of life.Throughout the novel, Adra struggles to come to terms with her new life as a captive and the loss of her family and friends. She is taken to the city of Cuzco, where she is forced to work as a servant for the Spanish governor. However, Adra is determined to escape and find a way back to her people.As the story unfolds, Adra meets a group of rebels who are fighting against the Spanish. She joins their cause and becomes a key player in their efforts to overthrow the governor and reclaim their land. Along the way, Adra also falls in love with one of the rebels, adding a romantic element to the story.Overall, Adra: Or The Peruvians, The Ruined City, Etc. is a captivating tale of adventure, love, and the struggle for freedom. It offers a compelling look at the history of Peru and the impact of Spanish colonization on the native population.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166454274
• ISBN13: 9781166454272
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"