Malmiztic the Toltec: And the Cavaliers of the Cross (Classic Reprint)

By William Whiteman Fosdick

Book Overview

""Malmiztic The Toltec: And The Cavaliers Of The Cross"" is a historical novel written by William Whiteman Fosdick and originally published in 1851. The story is set in ancient Mexico during the time of the Toltecs, a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished between the 10th and 12th centuries. The novel follows the life of Malmiztic, a young Toltec warrior who is taken captive by the Cavaliers of the Cross, a group of Spanish conquistadors who have come to Mexico in search of gold and glory. Malmiztic is forced to serve as a slave for the Cavaliers, but he soon becomes embroiled in a power struggle between the Spanish and the native peoples of Mexico.As the story unfolds, Malmiztic must navigate the complex politics of the time, including the conflict between the Toltecs and the Aztecs, as well as the tensions between the Spanish and the native peoples. Along the way, he falls in love with a young Aztec woman and must decide where his loyalties lie.Through the character of Malmiztic, Fosdick explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the clash between tradition and modernity. The novel also provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Mexico, including the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Toltecs and other indigenous peoples.Overall, ""Malmiztic The Toltec: And The Cavaliers Of The Cross"" is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often brutal history of Mexico during the time of the Spanish conquest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164926446
• ISBN13: 9781164926443
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"