"Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay" by James Fenimore Cooper is a journey through 15th-century Spain, guided by the strong-willed Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, as they grapple with tricky politics and matters of the heart. The book paints a picture of their early rule, exploring themes of love, power, and the struggle to unify a nation. It kicks off by introducing the reigns of King John II of Aragon and King Henry IV of Castile, diving into the web of alliances and rivalries that defined the era. We watch Isabella, wise beyond her years, navigate her royal duties and the crucial decision of whom to marry. With the threat of conflict between Aragon and Castile hanging in the air, the stage is set for a grand voyage full of adventure and exploration, promising high stakes and significant consequences for the kingdoms.
Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay
By James Fenimore Cooper
Amidst political tensions in 15th-century Spain a wise queen must make a crucial decision.
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About the AuthorJames Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
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