This gripping memoir is the personal account of Sim n Bol var's experiences as a young military officer fighting in the wars of independence in South America in the early 19th century. Bol var was one of the most charismatic and influential figures of his time, and his efforts to liberate his homeland from Spanish rule changed the course of history. In this book, Bol var provides vivid descriptions of battles and campaigns, reflections on the nature...