""Manuela Paredes"" is a historical novel written by William Mellen Chamberlain and published in 1881. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the Spanish colonial province of New Mexico. The main character, Manuela Paredes, is a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy and abusive man named Don Luis. Despite her difficult circumstances, Manuela remains strong and determined to find a way out of her unhappy marriage. Along the way, she meets a group of rebels who are fighting for independence from Spanish rule. Manuela becomes involved in their cause and helps them in their fight for freedom. The novel explores themes of love, courage, and the struggle for independence. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in colonial New Mexico, with its unique blend of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures. ""Manuela Paredes"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known period of American history.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.