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by Charles B. (Charles Bradford) Hudson
In the sweltering heat of a 1530s Panama plaza, the air is thick with the scent of gunpowder, wine, and whispered rumors of distant conquests. A weather‑worn Spanish cavalier, his dark beard flecked with dust, listens as a halberdier boasts of riches taken from Pizarro’s campaigns along the Andes. The scene crackles with the clash of ambition and superstition, hinting at a world where chivalric ideals meet the unforgiving jungles of the New World.
Against this backdrop, a tangled romance begins to unfold between a daring soldier and the enigmatic peoples he encounters, each step drawing him deeper into the mystery of Peru’s golden cities. Their journey promises daring battles, colorful characters, and the lure of legendary treasure, all while testing loyalties and desires. Listeners will be swept into a vivid tapestry of adventure, love, and the relentless pursuit of glory.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (742K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-08-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1939
Remembered as both a novelist and an artist, this adventurous early-20th-century figure brought a painter’s eye to stories of exploration, history, and the natural world. His life moved between the military, illustration, and writing, giving his work an unusually wide horizon.
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