Project Gutenberg 2008-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 197 Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney) 1857 1921 Cory, Charles Barney Montezuma's Castle, and Other Weird Tales Montezuma's castle -- The amateur championship -- The tragedy of the White Tanks -- Too close for comfort -- The strange powder of the Jou Jou priests -- An Aztec mummy -- A lesson in chemistry -- An interesting ghost -- The mound of eternal silence -- The story of a bad Indian -- A queer coincidence -- The story of an insane sailor -- The elixir of life -- The Voodoo idol -- An Arizona episode -- One touch of nature. Produced by S. Drawehn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Montezuma's Castle and Other Weird Tales" by Charles B. Cory is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives explore themes of adventure, the supernatural, and the peculiar, often set against the backdrop of the American Southwest. The stories include elements such as mummies, ancient ruins, and odd characters, making it likely appealing to readers who enjoy tales that blend mystery and folklore. The opening portion of the work introduces a character who interacts with a curiosity dealer, who recounts his adventurous exploits while searching for rare specimens in areas like "Montezuma's Castle." Through this dialogue, readers learn about the excitement and dangers encountered in the wilderness, including the thrill of exploring ancient caves. The narrative establishes a sense of tension when the dealer finds himself trapped in a cave after his Mexican companion, Antonio, betrays him by removing the ladder. This suspenseful situation is a cornerstone of the stories, hinting at both adventure and danger that unfolds in the subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). 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