THE WHITE GODS : The Romance of Cortez

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Text/As New.1931 Vintage First Edition. Mauve linen boards/VG; strong showing discoloration. DJ/VG w/short closed edge tears & light soiling; under mylar. Dyed upper text edge. Map to front endpaper. PO name to front cover verso; bookshop sticker to rear cover verso. Historical novel by German writer Richard Friedenthal (1896-1979), recounting the 16th century expedition of Spanish Conquistador Hernando [Hernán] Cortés (1485 - 1547) which not only claimed large portions of Mexico for the Spanish crown, but marked the first step of Spanish colonization of the Americas. In February of 1519, with some 11 ships, 500 men, 13 horses & few cannons, Cortez landed in the Yucatan and claimed the land a month later for the Spanish crown . a remarkable adventure with colorful protagonists, and, the success of which eradicated military insubordination. N° de ref. del artículo 011043

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