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Mercedes Of Castile; Or, The Voyage To Cathay
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- Book Synopsis
- "Mercedes of Castile" is an adventurous ancient novel penned by way of James Fenimore Cooper, acknowledged for his sizeable contributions to American literature. Published in 1840, this work takes readers on a captivating journey thru the Age of Discovery, following the tale of Mercedes de Valverde, a Spanish noblewoman. Set in the late fifteenth century, the unconventional intertwines elements of romance, exploration, and historical drama. Mercedes, the critical person, embarks on a quest that leads her from the grand courts of Castile to the uncharted territories of the New World. Her love story with Columbus, who is portrayed as a heroic and decided discern, is a relevant subject. Cooper's storytelling is characterized with the aid of his brilliant descriptions of each the Old World's opulence and the New World's untamed wilderness. As a professional creator, he crafts a story packed with adventure and romance, highlighting the demanding situations and allure of a technology marked by means of bold seafaring and the quest for the unknown. "Mercedes of Castile" is a fascinating combination of historical fiction and romantic adventure, inviting readers to delve into an interesting and evocative length in history.
- About The Author
- James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 - September 14, 1851) was an American writer of the first half of the nineteenth century, best known for his historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries. He spent much of his childhood and the last fifteen years of his life at Cooperstown, New York, which was founded on land owned by his father, William Cooper. Cooper joined the Episcopal Church soon before his death and gave liberally to it. He spent three years at Yale University, where he was a member of the Linonian Society. Cooper enlisted in the United States Navy as a midshipman after a period on a commercial voyage, where he studied the mechanics of handling sailing vessels, which heavily affected many of his novels and other writings. The Spy, a story about espionage set during the American Revolutionary War and published in 1821, established his career. He also wrote American marine tales. His best-known works are the Leatherstocking Tales, a series of five historical frontier novels written between 1823 and 1841 that established the famous American frontier scout, Natty Bumppo.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789359951850
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 December 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 414
- Weight
- 522 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 23 mm
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