Straw in the South Wind

By Donald Joseph

Book Overview

Straw in the South Wind is a book written by Donald Joseph. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young boy named Juan who lives in a small village in Mexico during the early 1900s. Juan's father is a farmer who struggles to make ends meet, and his mother is a devout Catholic who instills in him a deep sense of faith.As Juan grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the political turmoil that surrounds him. The Mexican Revolution is in full swing, and the country is torn apart by violence and unrest. Juan becomes involved in the revolution, fighting alongside the rebels against the corrupt government forces.Throughout the book, Juan grapples with questions of morality and justice. He is forced to confront the harsh realities of war and the difficult choices that come with it. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old priest, a beautiful revolutionary leader, and a ruthless government general.Straw in the South Wind is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Mexican history. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with readers long after they finish the book.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: 1419114166
• ISBN13: 9781419114168
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"