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100 1 _aHaggard, H. Rider
_q(Henry Rider),
_d1856-1925
245 1 0 _aHeart of the World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_World_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-23
508 _aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
700 1 _aSawyer, Amy,
_d1863-1945
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65901
999 _c106723
_d106723