FIRE OF FREEDOM: The Story of Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas

by Jack Stefian ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 6, 1963

Fire of Freedom blazes with enough intriguo and excitement to satisfy the morl avid young adventure story fan. Colonel Castillo Armas lived a hero's life seeking to bring independence and freedom to Guatemala, and died a hero's death from an assassin's bullet. Fighting to end Communist domination of the government Castillo Armas was captured, tortured, and finally master-minded a dramatic escape from prison. As leader of the liberation army he helped overthrow the pro-communist government. Elected president of Guatemala, he devoted himself to making truth and Justice prevail in the country. Jack Steffan writes a briskly paced story of this heroic man who so greatly admired Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.

Pub Date: May 6, 1963

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Hawthorn

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1963

Categories: NONFICTION