Adra: Or the Peruvians, the Ruined City, Etc. (1829)

Adra: Or The Peruvians, The Ruined City, Etc. is a novel written by George Payne Rainsford James in 1829. The book is set in Peru and follows the story of Adra, a young Peruvian woman who is the daughter of a Spanish father and an Inca mother. Adra is torn between her loyalty to her Inca heritage and her love for a Spanish soldier, Don Alonzo. As she navigates the complex political and cultural landscape of Peru, Adra discovers a ruined city that holds the key to her past and the future of her people. Along the way, she must confront betrayal, danger, and intrigue as she fights for her own survival and the survival of her people. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in Peru during the colonial period and offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and the struggle for identity that defined the era.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.