The Chinampa Or Island Home: A Tale Of Ancient Mexico (1852)

By J K Sampson

Book Overview

""The Chinampa Or Island Home: A Tale Of Ancient Mexico"" is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. J. K. Sampson and first published in 1852. The story is set in ancient Mexico and follows the life of a young girl named Xochitl, who lives on a chinampa - a floating island made of reeds and mud - with her family. Xochitl is the daughter of a nobleman and is expected to marry a wealthy man to secure her family's social status.However, Xochitl is not content with the traditional expectations placed upon her and longs to explore the world beyond her island home. She befriends a young boy named Tezozomoc, who lives on a neighboring chinampa, and together they embark on a series of adventures that take them to the heart of the ancient Aztec civilization.Throughout the novel, Mrs. Sampson weaves in historical details about the Aztec way of life, including their religious beliefs, social customs, and political structure. The novel also explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggle for independence in a society that values tradition above all else.""The Chinampa Or Island Home"" is a captivating tale that transports readers to a fascinating time and place in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient civilizations, historical fiction, or simply a good adventure story.""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: 1165653826
• ISBN13: 9781165653829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"