Vasconselos: A Romance Of The New World (1868)

By William Gilmore Simms

Book Overview

Vasconselos: A Romance of the New World is a historical fiction novel written by American author William Gilmore Simms and published in 1868. The novel is set in the 16th century and follows the story of the Spanish conquistador Vasconselos, who travels to the New World in search of wealth and adventure. As Vasconselos journeys through the untamed wilderness of the Americas, he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, other European explorers, and a beautiful woman named Isabella. Along the way, Vasconselos must navigate treacherous terrain, battle fierce enemies, and confront his own inner demons as he struggles to achieve his goals.Simms' novel is a sweeping epic that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures between the Old World and the New. Through Vasconselos' experiences, readers are transported to a time and place that is both exotic and dangerous, offering a vivid glimpse into the early days of European colonization in the Americas.Overall, Vasconselos: A Romance of the New World is a thrilling adventure tale that combines historical accuracy with imaginative storytelling, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure novels alike.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: 1163955094
• ISBN13: 9781163955093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"