"By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico" by G. A. Henty is a historical fiction book where Reuben Hawkshaw and his son, Roger, sail to the New World in the 1500s to trade and seek out gold. The story begins in Plymouth and portrays the excitement of the ship, the Swan, setting sail with a big crew ready to find new lands and wealth, as Roger hopes for adventure and Master Beggs focuses on trade. The story combines exploration, trade, and conflict, as the backdrop is the Spanish conquering the Aztec Empire, hinting at a journey into uncharted territories filled with risky and dangerous encounters.
By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico
By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
A father and son set sail for the New World, hoping for riches, but find themselves in the middle of a dangerous conquest.
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Historical Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Fiction
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2006-09-28
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About the AuthorGeorge Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
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