Project Gutenberg 2006-07-27 Public domain in the USA. 362 Gregory, Jackson 1882 1943 Daughter of the Sun: A Tale of Adventure Al Haines "Daughter of the Sun: A Tale of Adventure" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the bold and adventurous Jim Kendric, known as "Headlong," who arrives in a border town filled with anticipation from his friends. The tale intertwines themes of gambling, intrigue, and romance against the backdrop of the Mexican landscape, as Kendric encounters mysterious characters, including Zoraida Castelmar, whose presence ignites both challenge and attraction. The opening of the novel introduces Kendric's boisterous return to the town, revealing his charm and fearless attitude as he immerses himself in the local nightlife. His initial interaction with Ruiz Rios, a Mexican gambler, sets the stage for high-stakes competition, marked by tension and a sense of danger. As Kendric plays dice for significant winnings, the shadow of Zoraida emerges, hinting at a supernatural connection that captivates and unnerves him. This meeting leads to a cascade of events where friendship, rivalry, and a promise of adventure swirl together, establishing a spirited narrative that invites readers into a world of thrills, mystery, and potential treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Fantasy fiction Western stories Adventure stories PS Text Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels 490664 2025-06-08T07:17:17.258986 text/html 493377 2021-07-26T14:11:51 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 223459 2021-07-26T14:14:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 337414 2025-06-08T07:17:27.084950 application/epub+zip 336383 2025-06-08T07:17:20.714945 application/epub+zip 283489 2025-06-08T07:17:19.333007 application/epub+zip 553615 2025-06-08T07:17:32.121906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526958 2025-06-08T07:17:26.202933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407329 2022-09-09T06:36:09.647957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463288 2025-06-08T07:17:16.564962 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 463006 2021-07-26T14:13:19 text/plain; charset=utf-8 179041 2021-07-26T14:13:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18921 2025-06-08T07:17:32.277889 application/rdf+xml 16400 2025-06-08T07:17:19.918963 image/jpeg 3803 2025-06-08T07:17:19.625949 image/jpeg 301988 2025-06-08T07:17:17.306978 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia