The Blood of the Conquerors

"The Blood of the Conquerors" by Harvey Fergusson is a historical novel that follows Ramon Delcasar, a young man of Mexican descent, as he grapples with prejudice, love, and his family's legacy amidst a changing society. The novel explores themes of identity and cultural conflict. The story starts with Ramon on a train, where he is caught between reminiscing about his past and observing the wealthy women around him, leading to feelings of inadequacy and longing. He notices a beautiful woman named Julia Roth, who later becomes important to him. The narrative goes into Ramon's family history, highlighting his ties to the aristocratic Delcasar family, and foreshadows his ambition to restore his family's status while dealing with personal and cultural struggles in a quickly modernizing America.