Publisher's Synopsis
The Treasure of Montezuma is a novel written by Rudolph Leonhart and first published in 1888. The story is set in Mexico and revolves around the search for a legendary treasure that was supposedly hidden by the Aztec emperor Montezuma before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The protagonist of the story is a young American named Jack Hazard, who travels to Mexico with his friend, Harry Belmont, in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, they meet a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Mexican woman named Dolores, a ruthless bandit named El Zorro, and a mysterious old man who claims to have knowledge of the treasure's location. As they journey deeper into the Mexican wilderness, Jack and Harry must navigate treacherous terrain, avoid dangerous predators, and outwit their enemies in order to uncover the treasure of Montezuma. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and suspense, and offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in 19th century Mexico.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.
