The Wolf-Cub: A Novel Of Spain (1918)

By Patrick Casey and Terence Casey

Book Overview

""The Wolf-Cub: A Novel of Spain"" is a historical fiction novel written by Patrick Casey and first published in 1918. The story is set in Spain during the early 19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Carlos, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by a pack of wolves. As he grows up, Carlos learns to navigate the harsh realities of life in rural Spain, including poverty, political unrest, and the constant threat of violence.Despite his unconventional upbringing, Carlos is a bright and resourceful young man who is determined to make a better life for himself. He eventually finds work as a shepherd, where he meets a young woman named Maria who becomes his love interest. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Maria is engaged to a wealthy landowner who disapproves of Carlos and his humble background.As the story unfolds, Carlos becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Spanish government, led by a group of revolutionary activists. He must choose between his loyalty to his friends and his desire to protect his newfound love and the life he has built for himself.""The Wolf-Cub"" is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Spanish history. Casey's vivid descriptions of the Spanish countryside and its people bring the story to life, while his complex characters and intricate plot keep readers engaged and invested until the very end.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: 1165158396
• ISBN13: 9781165158393
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"