El Diablo Cojo: The Limping Devil

By P. S. Mcgeeney and Purple Sage

Book Overview

El Diablo Cojo: The Limping Devil is a novel by Purple Sage that tells the story of a young boy named Miguel who lives in a small village in Mexico. Miguel is fascinated by the legend of El Diablo Cojo, a notorious bandit who terrorized the region many years ago. According to the legend, El Diablo Cojo was cursed by a witch and forced to limp for the rest of his life.One day, Miguel discovers a hidden cave in the mountains and finds a mysterious old man who claims to be El Diablo Cojo himself. The old man tells Miguel his story and reveals that he has been hiding in the mountains for decades, living off the land and avoiding the authorities.As Miguel gets to know the old man, he begins to question the truth behind the legend and the nature of good and evil. He also learns about his own family history and the role his ancestors played in the region's struggle for independence.El Diablo Cojo: The Limping Devil is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, heritage, and morality. It is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will captivate readers of all ages.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: 1417988797
• ISBN13: 9781417988792
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"