Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 287 Sherwell, Guillermo A. (Guillermo Antonio) 1878 1926 Simón Bolívar (The Liberator) Patriot, Warrior, Statesman, Father of Five Nations, a Sketch of His Life and His Work Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Simón Bolívar (The Liberator)" by Guillermo A. Sherwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into the life and legacy of one of Latin America's most revered figures, Simón Bolívar. The book captures Bolívar's crucial role as a patriot, warrior, and statesman in the fight for independence across five nations in South America. With a focus on his remarkable achievements and personal sacrifices, Sherwell paints a compelling portrait of Bolívar as a symbol of liberation and visionary leader whose influence resonates even today. The opening of the work establishes a context for Bolívar's monumental contributions to the independence movements of South America. It begins by exploring the state of the Spanish Colonies in the Americas, highlighting the grievances of the colonists against Spain and the birth of a desire for self-governance. The text introduces key elements of Bolívar's early life and education, underscoring the formative experiences that shaped his revolutionary spirit. We learn of his noble heritage, the loss of his family, and the pivotal influences he encountered on his journey toward becoming the historical figure celebrated for his relentless pursuit of freedom and unity among Latin American countries. This foundation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Bolívar's military campaigns and political strategies in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bolívar, Simón, 1783-1830 South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830 F2201 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other 380606 2025-08-04T07:39:23.232698 text/html 380427 2025-01-11T22:46:44.907547 text/html 219819 2025-08-04T07:39:30.578690 application/epub+zip 224829 2025-08-04T07:39:26.297674 application/epub+zip 203003 2025-08-04T07:39:25.153705 application/epub+zip 431961 2025-08-04T07:39:33.987683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407306 2025-08-04T07:39:29.857698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275298 2022-09-04T12:34:16.467388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351176 2025-08-04T07:39:22.903746 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 345090 2021-01-02T14:17:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17396 2025-08-04T07:39:34.113639 application/rdf+xml 15790 2025-08-04T07:39:25.634698 image/jpeg 3753 2025-08-04T07:39:25.393685 image/jpeg 125531 2021-01-02T14:17:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 219857 2025-08-04T07:39:23.262702 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog