Publisher's Synopsis
Mercedes of Castile: Or The Voyage Ot Cathay is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1861. The story follows the adventures of Christopher Columbus and his crew as they set out on a voyage to find a new trade route to Cathay (China) in the late 15th century. The main character, Mercedes, is a young Spanish noblewoman who falls in love with Columbus and joins him on his journey. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including storms, mutiny, and encounters with hostile natives. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of the New World, as well as the political and religious tensions of the time. Cooper's portrayal of Columbus is sympathetic but also realistic, showing both his visionary ambition and his flaws as a leader. Overall, Mercedes of Castile is a thrilling and informative historical fiction that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery during the Age of Discovery.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.
