The Mexicans: A Romance (1883)

By Charles E. Hooper

Book Overview

The Mexicans: A Romance is a novel written by Charles E. Hooper and published in 1883. The book is set in Mexico during the mid-19th century and follows the story of two young lovers, Esteban and Dolores, who come from different social classes. Esteban is a wealthy landowner and Dolores is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their differences, they fall in love and must navigate the challenges of their society's expectations and cultural traditions.The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender roles in Mexican society during this time period. It also delves into the political unrest and upheaval that was taking place in Mexico at the time, including the Mexican-American War and the struggle for independence from Spain.Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to a variety of characters from different backgrounds, including indigenous peoples, Spanish colonizers, and Mexican revolutionaries. The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of Mexican culture and society during this tumultuous period in its history.Overall, The Mexicans: A Romance is a compelling story of love, social justice, and political revolution set against the backdrop of a fascinating and complex historical period.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: 1164834754
• ISBN13: 9781164834755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"