Montezuma's Daughter (1896)
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ISBN10: 1163984213
ISBN13: 9781163984215
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163984215
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Montezuma's Daughter is a historical adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard and published in 1896. The story is set in 16th century Mexico during the reign of Montezuma II, the last Aztec emperor, and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Thomas Wingfield. Wingfield travels to Mexico with his father, who is on a mission to negotiate a treaty with the Aztecs. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when Wingfield falls in love with the beautiful daughter of Montezuma, Tecuichpo, and becomes embroiled in a dangerous political struggle between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors led by Hern�����n Cort�����s.As Wingfield becomes more involved in the conflict, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his own people and his love for Tecuichpo. The novel is full of action and adventure, including battles, kidnappings, and daring escapes, as Wingfield tries to navigate the treacherous waters of Aztec politics and win the heart of his beloved.Montezuma's Daughter is a classic adventure novel that combines historical accuracy with thrilling storytelling. Haggard's vivid descriptions of Aztec culture and society, as well as his portrayal of the conflict between the Aztecs and the Spanish, make for a compelling and immersive read. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Wingfield must choose between his personal desires and his duty to his country and his people. Overall, Montezuma's Daughter is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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