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SIMÓN BOLÍVAR - (THE LIBERATOR)
A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND HIS WORK - BY GUILLERMO A. SHERWELL
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
This biography presents the remarkable rise of Simón Bolívar, the figure whose vision reshaped an entire continent. Beginning with his privileged upbringing in Caracas, the narrative follows his early education, his formative travels through Europe, and the powerful ideas that sparked his determination to free the Spanish colonies. The author weaves together personal anecdotes and the broader currents of Enlightenment thought, illustrating how a young idealist became a determined leader.
As Bolívar steps onto the battlefield, the book captures the fervor of his first campaigns, the alliances he forged, and the challenges of uniting diverse peoples under a common cause. Through vivid portraits of his contemporaries and the political landscape of early 19th‑century Latin America, readers gain insight into the motivations that drove the “Liberator.” The work balances scholarly detail with an engaging storytelling style, making the early chapters of this historic saga both accessible and inspiring.
Full title
Simón Bolívar (The Liberator) Patriot, Warrior, Statesman, Father of Five Nations, a Sketch of His Life and His Work
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (318K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1926
A Mexican writer, diplomat, and scholar of Hispanic culture, he moved between literature and public service in the early 20th century. His books include a life of Antonio José de Sucre and other work tied to Latin American history and ideas.
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