Tovar Colony: A German Odyssey

In 1842, after gaining independence from Spain, new country emerges in South America, it was called:”The Great Colombia.” It included the current nations of Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Panama. The land was immense and the population was scarce. Breaking away from the larger territory, Venezuela tried to solve its problem of lack of a labor force by inviting immigrants from Germany to cultivate the land. However, unfortunate events make the newcomer unwelcome after they arrive and they are forced to stay away from the national inhabitants of Venezuela and confined themselves in isolation for near a century. You join the many adventures and difficulties these brave people experience in establishing themselves in the wild jungle. You travel with the young men, women and children starting with their difficult travel from Europe over the turbulent sea and their arrival in Venezuela. You learn their fears and challenges and celebrate with them when they succeed and cheer them on a as they continue despite the hardships on the ocean and as they established into the jungle and build a new town. You become part of the Tovar Colony for the many years the people survive isolated in the jungle, unknown to the original roots as well to the rest of the world. In the course of your reading ,you will meet some of the personages of Venezuelan history who played a role in this drama: General Jose Antonio Paez, Venezuela´s first president; Angel Quintero, the Minister of the Interior and Justice, who first proposed the idea of European immigration to the President; Colonel Agustin Codazzi, a surveyor and topographer who lent his support to the undertaking at every step of the way; Don Manuel Felipe de Tovar, a distinguished citizen who donated land for the project; Nicolaus Teufel, who served as interpreter for the group throughout their long journey and later helped to establish important institutions for the community. You will meet an unforgettable young couple, Joseph and Magdalena, who make the difficult decision to follow their dream. You will share with them and with their companions the many heartbreaks and challenges that confront them. You will celebrate with them when they succeed and cheer them on when they persevere in the face of the adversity. The mystery of why Tovar Colony was abandoned will be explained, and you will feel the joy and pride of the colonist when they are rediscovered by and reintegrated into the greater Venezuela in the 20th century. This book is of interest to anyone who wants to experience what took place during that exciting time in history. Many people in North America, South America, Spain, and Germany will have a cultural connection with the story of Venezuela´s origins. The story can be read and enjoyed by speakers (either monolingual or bilingual) of English or Spanish, and anyone studying either of those languages can compare the two languages side by side. It is my hope that you will be moved and inspire by the unforgettable story of Tovar Colony: A German Odyssey. 547 Palabras. Corría el año de 1.842 cuando las tierras Suramericanas se separaban de España, surgiendo así una nueva y inmensa nación que se llamó La Gran Colombia, comprendiendo los territorios de los países que hoy se conocen como Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Perú, Ecuador y Panamá. La extensión era vasta y la población escasa. Así que Venezuela decidió separarse de la Gran Colombia. A efectos de resolver el problema de mano de obra en los campos, Venezuela abrió las puertas a la inmigración europea. Un grupo de más de 500 personas alemanas por invitación del gobierno inmigraron a Venezuela. Sin embargo, desafortunados eventos hicieron que los recientes inmigrantes no fueron bienvenidos y después de su llegada fueron confinados a un aislamiento que los mantuvo alejados de los habitantes nacionales por cerca de cien años. Descubra las muchas aventuras y dificultades de los alemanes para establecerse en la s