Publisher's Synopsis
""The Real America in Romance: The Golden Quest the Age of Conquest 1506 to 1547 V2"" is a historical book written by Edwin Markham. The book is the second volume in a series that explores the early history of America, covering the years 1506 to 1547. The book delves into the era of the Spanish conquest of America, documenting the journeys of explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro. Markham provides a vivid and detailed account of the battles, alliances, and political machinations that shaped the early history of America. He also explores the cultural clashes that arose between the indigenous peoples of America and the European colonizers. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of America and the early interactions between the Old World and the New World.""1909. Complete in Thirteen Volumes. An authentic history of America from the discovery to the present day profusely illustrated with portraits of historical characters and views of the sacred and memorable places of our native land edited by the noted American poet, Markham. Contents: Men of Hispaniola; The Sailing for Darien; The Stowaway a Magistrate; A Battle and a Greeting; Balboa Hears of the Golden Way; The Ocean-Finder; The Man and the Law; Cortez Takes a Wife; The South Sea Trail; The Scaffold in the Rain; The Flight from Peril; A Quest Without a Clue; The Empty World; The Mustering of the Argonauts; Breaking a Nation's Heart; On the Southern Shore; The Invading Army; The War-Chief's Counsel; The City of a Dream; The Vigilant Guests; A Blunder and a Victory; The War-God's Beak; La Noche Triste; Husband and Wife; The Faith of the Disconsolate Heart; A Man Arrives in Spain; The Dreamer and the Lure; Caxamarca; A Pledge and a Prayer; Tidings; The Pledge; The Waters of Sleep and Silence; In the Hands of the Inquisition; and The Dream and the Awakening. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
