Old Saint Jago (1896)

By George Fortunatus Judah

Book Overview

Old Saint Jago is a historical novel written by George Fortunatus Judah and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the lives of the inhabitants of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The novel depicts the struggles of the city's residents against the Spanish colonial rule and their eventual victory in gaining independence.The main character of the novel is a young man named Juan de la Cruz, who is a member of the city's aristocracy. Juan becomes involved in the revolutionary movement against the Spanish and leads the rebels in their fight for freedom. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Isabel, who is also a revolutionary.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros and its people. Judah's writing captures the atmosphere of the time and place, and his characters are well-drawn and engaging. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom.Old Saint Jago is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Dominican Republic. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean and the struggle for independence in the region.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: 1164826190
• ISBN13: 9781164826194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"