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The Last Of The Arawaks: A Story Of Adventure On The Island Of San Domingo (1901)

The Last Of The Arawaks: A Story Of Adventure On The Island Of San Domingo (1901)

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ISBN10: 1163982784
ISBN13: 9781163982785
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Last Of The Arawaks: A Story Of Adventure On The Island Of San Domingo is a novel written by Frederick A. Ober and published in 1901. The story is set on the island of San Domingo, which is now known as Hispaniola, and follows the adventures of a young boy named Rolf, who becomes friends with a group of Arawaks, the indigenous people of the island. The novel takes place during the time of the Spanish conquest of the Americas, and Rolf finds himself caught up in the conflict between the Spanish colonizers and the Arawaks. Along the way, he learns about the Arawak culture and their struggles against the Spanish, as well as the beauty and danger of the island's natural environment.The Last Of The Arawaks is a thrilling adventure story that combines history, culture, and nature. It provides readers with a vivid portrayal of life on the island of San Domingo during a significant period in history. The novel is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the Arawaks, who are often overlooked in historical accounts of the Spanish conquest. Overall, The Last Of The Arawaks is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in history, culture, and adventure.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.

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