Mobile Must Fall A Novel from the DeMelilla Chronicles
Mobile Must Fall by Stephen Estopinal is a historical fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 7, 2014. This edition spans 380 pages and is presented in English. Set in the year 1780 during the American Revolution, the narrative follows Sergeant Diego deMelilla of the Spanish Fixed Regiment of Louisiana as he leads a reconnaissance mission into Florida. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Spain’s alliance with the American rebels, highlighting the strategic importance of Mobile in the conflict.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the challenges faced by deMelilla as he navigates personal grief and military obstacles while confronting British forces and a mysterious woman. The novel delves into the historical context of the Canary Islanders, known as Isleños, and their resilience during this tumultuous period. As the fifth installment of the deMelilla Chronicles, Mobile Must Fall offers a detailed portrayal of the era and the pivotal moments that shaped the outcome of the American Revolution.
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The year is 1780 and the American Colonies are in revolt against Britain. Spain entered the conflict as an ally of the rebels in 1779 and seized Baton Rouge from the British, securing the flow of supplies to the western front. Bernardo G�lvez, the Spanish Governor-General of Louisiana has determined to send a reconnaissance force into Florida to prepare for an assault on the British fort at Mobile.Sergeant Diego deMelilla of the Spanish Fixed Regiment of Louisiana has been selected to lead that reconnaissance. Grieving over the recent loss of his beautiful wife, deMelilla is confronted with hardships, British soldiers and a mysterious woman. Through it all, one fact remains – if Spain and the American Revolution are to succeed, Mobile must Fall.Author Stephen Estopinal grew up in the swamps and bayous of southeast Louisiana, an area heavily settled by Canary Islanders in 1778. Calling upon family oral history and extensive research, Estopinal has woven the experiences of the Canary Islanders, the Isle�os, and their struggle for survival into the deMelilla Chronicles. Mobile Must Fall is the fifth book of the deMelilla Chronicles.
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