The Rape Of Florida (1884) - Hardcover

The Rape of Florida is a historical novel written by Albery Allson Whitman and published in 1884. The book tells the story of the colonization of Florida by the Spanish in the 16th century and their brutal treatment of the native population. The novel is based on historical events and characters, including the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and the Timucua people who inhabited the region. The main theme of the book is the destructive impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures and the environment. The author portrays the Spanish as ruthless conquerors who destroyed the natural beauty of Florida and committed atrocities against its people. The Rape of Florida is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sheds light on the dark side of European expansionism in the New World.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.