Down In Porto Rico

By George Milton Fowles

Book Overview

""Down In Porto Rico"" is a novel written by George Milton Fowles. The book is set in Puerto Rico and follows the story of a young American man named Jack who travels to the island to work on a sugar plantation. Jack is immediately struck by the beauty of the island and the warmth of its people. However, he soon discovers that life on the plantation is not as idyllic as he had imagined.As Jack becomes more involved in the daily workings of the plantation, he begins to witness the harsh realities of life for the workers. He sees the brutal treatment they receive from the plantation owners and the difficult living conditions they must endure. Jack becomes increasingly sympathetic to their plight and begins to question the morality of the plantation system.Throughout the novel, Jack becomes involved in a number of romantic relationships, including one with a local woman named Maria. Their relationship is complicated by the racial and social divides that exist on the island, as well as by Jack's own conflicted feelings about his place in the world.""Down In Porto Rico"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of colonialism, race, and social justice. It offers a vivid portrayal of life on a sugar plantation in Puerto Rico and the struggles of the people who work there. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Puerto Rico, as well as for those interested in social justice and human rights issues.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: 1163596973
• ISBN13: 9781163596975
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"