The Damsel Of Darien V2 (1839)

By William Gilmore Simms

Book Overview

The Damsel of Darien Volume 2 is a historical novel written by William Gilmore Simms and published in 1839. The story is set in the late 17th century in colonial America, specifically in the Spanish colony of Darien, which is now modern-day Panama. The novel follows the story of a young woman named Inez de Mendoza, who is the daughter of the governor of Darien. Inez is captured by pirates and held captive on their ship, where she meets the captain, a charismatic and enigmatic figure named Captain Brand. Despite her initial fear and mistrust, Inez is drawn to Captain Brand and begins to develop feelings for him. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Inez is engaged to another man, and by the fact that Captain Brand is a pirate. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the clash of cultures between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous people of Darien. It is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.In Two Volumes.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: 1163902837
• ISBN13: 9781163902837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"