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The Minorcan Yoke
The Minorcan Yoke
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The Minorcan Yoke

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A historical fiction based on real people and events...Just south of America’s oldest permanent city, St. Augustine, Florida, lie the ruins of the largest colony the English attempted to establish in the New World. New Smyrna was established in 1768 by 1,400 indentured servants; immigrating from the Mediterranean countries of Italy, Greece and the Balearic island of Minorca. Their nine turbulent year odyssey under English domination and servitude was a struggle to survive against tremendous odds. The Minorcan Yoke is the adventurous tale of a real life hero, Don Francisco Pellicer, and how he led the 600 survivors of the ill-fated endeavor to their freedom.

Upon receiving a land grant in the newly acquired Florida territory, Scottish Doctor Andrew Turnbull, on behalf of his partners, one of which is George Grenville, Prime Minister of England, sets out to recruit indentured servants from hardy Mediterranean stock. With Greek and Italian laborers as a goal, because they are ideally suited for Florida’s humid climate, the doctor finds few takers and much resistance filling his quota of 500 immigrants.

With Minorca set as the disembark point, Dr. Turnbull arrives disappointed in his efforts knowing he is far short of his desired number of bondsmen and expenses are mounting. Fortunately the doctor finds many of the local population willing to join his adventure and the Minorcans quickly swell the ranks.

A young master carpenter, Don Francisco Pellicer is recruited and joins the journey to American. As the caravan of ships arrive in Gibraltar, problems begin. Discovering stowaways, the number of immigrants comes to a staggering 1,400 individuals. The doctor also learns that two of his hired vessels will not continue and he scrambles to find replacements.

Upon arriving in New Smyrna, Florida, the immigrants find life not as it was promised. The Greek colonist, led by a few ruthless men, revolt and attempt to escape; endangering the lives of many.

Our hero, Don Francisco Pellicer and his fellow colonist endure nine years of brutality, starvation, domination, love, marriage, rivalry, pirates, rebellion, hangings, murder, deadly weather, diseases and death. Through the hardships, more than half of the colonists perish.

The 600 remaining soles would find their savior in Don Francisco Pellicer when he risks his life by escaping to seek help from the governor in St. Augustine. He then returns to the colony to lead his people to freedom.

The Minorcan Yoke is a fascinating novel that allows the reader to behold the hardships and tragedies of our Minorcan ancestors while they pioneered the dawn of our nation.

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Release dateFeb 15, 2012
ISBN9781466056374
The Minorcan Yoke
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Nancy Pellicer Dyer

Nancy Pellicer Dyer is of Minorcan descent. Her family is from St. Augustine, Florida, the nation's oldest city. She grew up hearing stories of the struggles of her ancestors from her father. Her desire to find the truth behind the folk tales culminated in her desire to share what she had learned in her first novel, The Minorcan Yoke.Nancy extensive research also lead to her sequel novel, The Minorcan Quarter. Continuing where the first book left off, The Minorcan Quarter tells of the hardships the newly freed indentured servants endured as they set out to establish roots in our oldest colony.Nancy is a Navy veteran and has had a successful working career in the communication industry. Today, she is a full time author working on her third novel. Nancy and her husband live near Richmond, Virginia. She is .

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