The Aztec Treasure-House by Thomas A. Janvier
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| Author | Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913 |
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| Title | The Aztec Treasure-House |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Aztec Treasure-House" by Thomas A. Janvier is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around an archaeologist and scholar who embarks on an adventurous quest in Mexico, seeking to uncover the secrets of a civilization long lost to history. With the help of a dedicated monk named Fray Antonio and a young Indian boy named Pablo, the protagonist seeks to locate a hidden treasure that holds the key to understanding Aztec heritage. At the start of the novel, we meet the narrator, who reflects on his scholarly pursuits before transitioning into an action-packed journey through Mexico. He arrives in Morelia, where he forms a partnership with Fray Antonio, who has a deep understanding of the local indigenous cultures. Together, they learn of a hidden city named Culhuacan, filled with untold treasures and guarded by a legacy of ancestral secrets. The detailed opening chapters not only introduce the key characters and their motivations but also set the stage for a thrilling exploration of a civilization that defied the forces of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Aztecs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Indians of Mexico -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21618 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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