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100 1 _aStebbing, Grace,
_d1840-1936
245 1 0 _aGold and glory; or, Wild ways of other days, a tale of early American discovery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-31
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Gold and Glory; or, Wild Ways of Other Days" by Grace Stebbing is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins against the backdrop of 1485 Spain, a tumultuous period marked by the dominance of the Spanish Inquisition and the resulting turmoil faced by the Aragonese nobility. Central to the story is Montoro de Diego, a noble burdened with shame and anger towards the harsh Inquisition and its enforcers, who grapple with the challenges of honor, love, and rebellion amidst the persecution of innocent lives. The opening portion introduces the dire setting of Saragossa, where the oppressive control of Inquisitor Arbues de Epila casts a long shadow over the lives of the characters. We meet Montoro and his companions, who emerge as conspirators against this tormentor. A significant discussion unfolds about resistance to tyranny, with themes of shame, honor, and the pursuit of justice looming large. As the characters navigate their personal and communal tragedies, especially regarding those accused unjustly, the stage is set for a story that intertwines historical strife with individual triumphs and tribulations. This initial glimpse hints at intricate character relationships and the potential for rebellion, drawing readers into a compelling tale of early American discovery and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Thomas Whittaker, 1885
653 _aMexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68211
999 _c109028
_d109028