THE WHITE GODS : The Romance of Cortez

Friedenthal, Richard; (Translated from the German By Charles Hope Lumley)

Published by Harper & Bros, New York, NY, 1931

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Text/As New.1931 Vintage First Edition. Mauve linen boards/VG; strong showing discoloration. DJ/VG w/short closed edge tears & light soiling; under mylar. Dyed upper text edge. Map to front endpaper. PO name to front cover verso; bookshop sticker to rear cover verso. Historical novel by German writer Richard Friedenthal (1896-1979), recounting the 16th century expedition of Spanish Conquistador Hernando [Hernán] Cortés (1485 - 1547) which not only claimed large portions of Mexico for the Spanish crown, but marked the first step of Spanish colonization of the Americas. In February of 1519, with some 11 ships, 500 men, 13 horses & few cannons, Cortez landed in the Yucatan and claimed the land a month later for the Spanish crown . a remarkable adventure with colorful protagonists, and, the success of which eradicated military insubordination. Seller Inventory # 011043

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE WHITE GODS : The Romance of Cortez

Publisher: Harper & Bros, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1931

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition