Ida: Or The Last Struggles Of The Welsh For Independence (1858)

Ida: Or The Last Struggles Of The Welsh For Independence is a historical novel written by Alice Somerton and published in 1858. The story is set in Wales during the 15th century, a time when the Welsh were fighting for their independence against the English. The protagonist of the story is Ida, a young Welsh woman who becomes involved in the struggle for independence. She is a strong and determined character who is willing to risk everything to help her people. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a Welsh warrior named Llewelyn, who is also fighting for independence. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles as they try to free their country from English rule. The novel is a gripping tale of love, war, and the fight for freedom. It provides a vivid portrayal of Welsh history and culture, as well as the struggles of a people fighting for their independence. Overall, Ida is a compelling and inspiring read for anyone interested in Welsh history, or historical fiction in general.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.