Oro (1907)

Oro is a novel written by Carlos Pio Y Federico Uhrbach and published in 1907. The story revolves around a young man named Pedro, who leaves his hometown in Spain to seek his fortune in the gold mines of South America. Along the way, Pedro faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and ruthless competitors. Despite these obstacles, he perseveres and eventually strikes it rich, becoming one of the wealthiest men in the region. However, his newfound wealth also brings new problems, as he must navigate the treacherous world of politics and business to protect his interests and maintain his power. Along the way, Pedro also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Maria, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the demands of Pedro's business empire. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, love, and the corrupting influence of power, offering a vivid portrait of life in South America during the early 20th century.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.