
audiobook
The Cities of the Sun
ILLUSTRATIONS.
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
The Cities of the Sun
THE MARTYR. - I.
THE GADIANTONS.
GENERAL MORONI. - I.
AMMON'S MISSION TO THE LAMANITES. - I.
WEST WITH THE SHIPS OF HAGOTH.
THE CITY IN THE GLOOM. - I.
Set against the bustling courts and towering stone cities of ancient America, this collection weaves together vivid tales that echo the narratives of the Book of Mormon. Drawing on the author’s own journeys among the ruins of Mexico, each story blends archaeological detail with imagined dialogue, letting listeners envision grand amphitheaters, gilded thrones, and the daily pulse of a civilization that once thrived beneath the sun‑lit pyramids. Colorful illustrations punctuate the narrative, offering a visual companion to the spoken word.
The opening scene drops us into the palace of King Noah, where courtly intrigue, rival suitors, and the weight of governance swirl around a disputed romance. Through characters like the bold Amulon and the principled Zara, the saga explores themes of loyalty, power, and the personal costs of ambition, all while grounding the drama in historically inspired settings such as Mitla’s monolith halls and the spiraling stairways of the Pyramid of the Sun. The story invites listeners to step back in time, feeling the texture of ancient life without revealing what lies beyond the first act.
Full title
The Cities of the Sun Stories of Ancient America founded on historical incidents in the Book of Mormon Stories of Ancient America founded on historical incidents in the Book of Mormon
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (195K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Allie Bowen, Mormon Texts Project Intern, with thanks to Mariah Averett for proofreading (MormonTextsProject.org)
Release date
2016-01-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

b. 1885
Best known for historical fiction rooted in Latter-day Saint tradition, this early 20th-century writer explored ancient America in stories shaped by travel, faith, and a strong family legacy.
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