| Author |
Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906 |
| Illustrator |
Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title |
The virgin of the sun : A tale of the conquest of Peru
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| Original Publication |
London: C. Arthur Pearson Limited, 1898.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
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| Summary |
"The Virgin of the Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru" by George Griffith is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the dramatic events surrounding the conquest of the Inca Empire, particularly focusing on the infamous Francisco Pizarro and his quest for glory and riches in the lands of El-Dorado. The historical context is steeped in themes of power, ambition, and the inevitable clash of cultures. The opening of the novel introduces the dire situation of Pizarro's men, stranded on the desolate island of Gallo and near starvation. As Pizarro reflects on their suffering, he receives news that two ships have arrived, initially believed to be a rescue from his partner Almagro, but he fears they may instead bring foes. The narrative shifts to the Inca Empire, portraying the dying Inca, Huayna-Capac, who faces his own internal struggles regarding succession—his favorite son, Atahuallpa, versus his firstborn, Huascar. The tension arises from Atahuallpa's subsequent rise, marked by treachery and bloodshed, as he prepares for the brutal decisions that will lead to the empire's downfall, setting the stage for a tragic clash of destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Peru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Incas -- First contact with other peoples -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73683 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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