Publisher's Synopsis
""Don Balasco of Key West"" is a novel written by Archibald Clavering Gunter and published in 1896. The story is set in Key West, Florida, and follows the adventures of Don Balasco, a wealthy Spanish nobleman who has fled his homeland to escape a scandal. Don Balasco arrives in Key West and becomes enamored with the island's culture and people. He quickly becomes involved in the local community, making friends with a group of fishermen and their families. He also falls in love with a young woman named Annie, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. As the story unfolds, Don Balasco becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and conflicts. He helps to rescue a group of fishermen from a dangerous storm, foils a plot by a group of pirates, and even saves the life of the governor of Florida. Along the way, he must confront his own past and come to terms with the choices he has made in his life. Overall, ""Don Balasco of Key West"" is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure and self-discovery set against the backdrop of one of America's most unique and vibrant communities.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.
