Project Gutenberg 2021-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 102 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Heart of the world. Finnish Maailman sydän Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_World_(novel) Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen "Maailman sydän" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative weaves together themes of adventure and exploration, centering around the main character, Ignatio, who is an intrepid seeker of knowledge and treasure from the bygone Aztec civilization. The story delves into Ignatio's quest and encounters in the rich cultural backdrop of Central America, exploring both historical elements and mystical lore. The opening of the book introduces us to the protagonist, Don Ignatio, a well-respected figure in his community, who possesses vast knowledge about ancient Aztec culture. He recalls his early life experiences, marked by tragedy and loss, which shaped his desire to understand the past. As a child, Ignatio witnessed the brutal murder of his father at the hands of soldiers, leaving him to be raised by his godfather, a priest who imparts wisdom about Ignatio's heritage and responsibilities. As he grows, Ignatio's passion for reclaiming the legacy of his ancestors comes to the forefront, leading him down a path of rebellion against colonial oppression. The narrative showcases his journey through various societal dynamics, setting the stage for a larger quest that involves lost treasures and the struggle for identity and autonomy among indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Fantasy fiction Adventure stories PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 747114 2025-06-26T07:16:38.273285 text/html 746935 746949 2024-12-27T07:43:41.091717 2023-09-28T08:01:13.086726 text/html text/html 346487 2025-06-26T07:16:47.616249 application/epub+zip 357317 2025-06-26T07:16:41.291254 application/epub+zip 339541 2025-06-26T07:16:40.082263 application/epub+zip 637744 2025-06-26T07:16:52.626267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597471 2025-06-26T07:16:46.837283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557308 2022-09-29T17:35:22.312935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 691963 2025-06-26T07:16:37.637264 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 672248 2024-10-18T15:27:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17477 2025-06-26T07:16:52.759207 application/rdf+xml 15399 2025-06-26T07:16:40.556257 image/jpeg 3909 2025-06-26T07:16:40.318245 image/jpeg 343025 2025-06-26T07:16:38.334273 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