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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Treasure of the Incas: A Story of Adventure in Peru
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aEtext produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Treasure of the Incas: A Story of Adventure in Peru" by G. A. Henty is an adventure novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the main characters, Harry Prendergast and his brother Bertie, as they embark on a quest for the legendary treasure of the Incas amidst the backdrop of a politically tumultuous Peru. Their journey is fueled by Harry's desire to impress the family of a young woman he loves, against the constraints posed by her wealthy father. The opening of the novel introduces Harry Prendergast, a half-pay lieutenant of the navy, who is feeling aimless after his service and is determined to secure a future for himself, particularly in marrying the woman he loves, Hilda Fortescue. After discussing his situation with an acquaintance, Mr. Barnett, Harry learns about the rich opportunities in South America, particularly the legends surrounding hidden Incas’ treasures. He decides to set off for Peru, accompanied by his younger brother Bertie, who is eager for adventure. Mr. Barnett gives Harry a letter of introduction to an Indian muleteer who might help them in their quest. The brothers' preparations are filled with excitement and trepidation, foreshadowing the trials they will face as they pursue their grand adventure in a land filled with mystery and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTreasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBrothers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCourage -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIncas -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInca art -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPeru -- History -- 1829-1919 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7070
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