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Title: Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_of_Castile
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Summary: "Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around notable figures from the time of Christopher Columbus, particularly focusing on Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, as they navigate political intrigues, personal connections, and the early developments of their reigns. The novel seems to explore themes of love, power, and the quest for unity amidst the complexities of Spanish politics during an essential period in the nation's history. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to the historical context of 15th century Spain, notably the reigns of King John II of Aragon and King Henry IV of Castile. Through discussions among noble characters, we see the backdrop of political alliances and rivalries, particularly surrounding the marriage prospects of Isabella, who is depicted as a wise and determined royal with a strong sense of duty to her kingdom. The narrative sets up the unfolding drama of Isabella's decision-making regarding her marriage and portrays her character as both modest and resolute. As the potential conflict between the powers of Aragon and Castile looms, the excitement of an impending journey and its significant implications for the kingdoms are established, laying the groundwork for the unfolding story of their exploration and the adventures that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Illustrator: Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
EBook No.: 36406
Published: Jun 13, 2011
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
Subject: Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_of_Castile
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around notable figures from the time of Christopher Columbus, particularly focusing on Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, as they navigate political intrigues, personal connections, and the early developments of their reigns. The novel seems to explore themes of love, power, and the quest for unity amidst the complexities of Spanish politics during an essential period in the nation's history. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to the historical context of 15th century Spain, notably the reigns of King John II of Aragon and King Henry IV of Castile. Through discussions among noble characters, we see the backdrop of political alliances and rivalries, particularly surrounding the marriage prospects of Isabella, who is depicted as a wise and determined royal with a strong sense of duty to her kingdom. The narrative sets up the unfolding drama of Isabella's decision-making regarding her marriage and portrays her character as both modest and resolute. As the potential conflict between the powers of Aragon and Castile looms, the excitement of an impending journey and its significant implications for the kingdoms are established, laying the groundwork for the unfolding story of their exploration and the adventures that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Illustrator: Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
EBook No.: 36406
Published: Jun 13, 2011
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
Subject: Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.