"The Aztec Treasure-House" by Thomas A. Janvier is a historical adventure where a determined archaeologist and a knowledgeable monk team up with a local boy in Mexico to unlock the mysteries of the Aztec civilization. They heard rumors of a lost city, Culhuacan, which holds an undiscovered treasure, the key to unlocking a greater comprehension of Aztec heritage. The story kicks off with the archaeologist reflecting on his academic before his transition into a dangerous adventure south of the border. The story unfolds after he meets Fray Antonio which sparks a exciting journey filled with secrets and the promise of unraveling ancestral enigmas, all set against the backdrop of a people who resisted the tide of conquest.
The Aztec Treasure-House
By Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) Janvier
Driven by rumors of hidden riches and a desire to understand a forgotten people, an unlikely trio ventures into the treacherous heart of Mexico to unearth the secrets of a lost Aztec city.
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About the AuthorThomas Allibone Janvier was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Provençal descent.
Thomas Allibone Janvier was an American story-writer and historian, born in Philadelphia of Provençal descent.
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