Pelayo tells the story of the heroic Spanish prince who led his people to victory against the Moors in the 8th century. Beach's epic poem captures the drama and excitement of this pivotal moment in Spanish history, as well as the enduring spirit of the Spanish people. This work is a celebration of national pride and a stirring tribute to the power of courage and determination in the face of adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.