Carita: A Cuban Romance (1898)

By Louis Pendleton

Book Overview

""Carita: A Cuban Romance"" is a novel written by Louis Pendleton and published in 1898. The story takes place in Cuba during the late 1800s, when the island was still a Spanish colony. The main character, Carita, is a beautiful and intelligent Cuban woman who falls in love with a young American man named Jack. Their relationship is complicated by the political turmoil of the time, as Cuba is on the brink of revolution against the Spanish government. Carita's family is involved in the rebellion, and Jack must navigate his feelings for her while also trying to stay out of danger. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the complex relationship between Cuba and the United States. It is a historical romance that offers a glimpse into the politics and culture of Cuba at the turn of the century.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: 1164596527
• ISBN13: 9781164596523
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"