In New Granada: Or Heroes And Patriots (1879)

By William Henry Giles Kingston

Book Overview

In New Granada: Or Heroes And Patriots is a historical fiction book written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published in 1879. The story is set in the early 19th century in the country of Granada, which is now known as Colombia. The book follows the adventures of a group of young heroes who fight against the Spanish colonial rule and strive for independence. The main characters are Juan, a young native boy who joins the revolution, and his friends, Pedro and Carlos, who are sons of Spanish colonists but join the revolution as well. The book depicts the struggles of the revolutionaries as they face challenges such as betrayal, imprisonment, and battles against the Spanish army. The story also highlights the role of important historical figures such as Simon Bolivar and Antonio Nari�����o in the fight for independence. In New Granada: Or Heroes And Patriots is a thrilling tale of bravery, friendship, and the fight for freedom.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: 1164679279
• ISBN13: 9781164679271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"