02276cam a22003373u 4500 65901 UtSlPG 20260610134524.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 Heart of the World Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_World_(novel) Release date is 2021-07-23 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Heart of the World" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. This tale weaves themes of adventure and discovery centered around the quest for a lost civilization, specifically the mysterious and fabled Golden City. The narrative is framed through the eyes of its main character, Ignatio, as well as other compelling figures like the Englishman, James Strickland. The opening of the story introduces us to Don Ignatio, an Indian gentleman residing in a mountain "hacienda" in Chiapas, Mexico. The tale begins with him reflecting on his life and the deep connection he holds to his heritage and to the ancient tales of his ancestors. We learn of his friendship with an Englishman named Jones, who is intrigued by ancient artifacts and the legends of lost cities. Following a series of tragic events in Ignatio's life, including his father’s execution and his mother’s death, he is drawn toward his Indian identity and a legendary Golden City linked to his ancestry. The narrative sets the stage for future adventures while establishing a backdrop rich in cultural history, promise, and an underlying tension stemming from colonial oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Adventure stories Sawyer, Amy, 1863-1945 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65901 106723 106723