The Fortune Of The Indies (1922)

By Edith Ballinger Price

Book Overview

The Fortune of the Indies is a historical fiction novel written by Edith Ballinger Price and published in 1922. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Spanish nobleman named Juan de la Cosa. Juan is sent on a mission by King Ferdinand to explore the New World and find the legendary riches of the Indies. The novel vividly describes the dangers and challenges that Juan and his crew face during their journey. They encounter hostile natives, treacherous seas, and disease. Along the way, Juan falls in love with a beautiful Indian princess named Anacaona, but their love is forbidden by both of their cultures. As Juan and his crew continue their journey, they discover new lands and encounter other European explorers, including Christopher Columbus. They also face the harsh realities of colonization and the brutal treatment of the native peoples. The Fortune of the Indies is a thrilling adventure story that provides a glimpse into the early days of European exploration and colonization in the Americas. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences.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: 1167047508
• ISBN13: 9781167047503
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"