Emerald of the Incas (1917)

The Emerald of the Incas is an adventure novel by Charles Normand. The story revolves around a young man named Jack who embarks on a journey to find the legendary Emerald of the Incas, a precious stone that is said to possess magical powers. Jack is joined by his friend, Tom, and together they travel through the jungles of Peru, encountering dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile tribes.As they get closer to their goal, they are pursued by a group of ruthless treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the emerald. Along the way, Jack and Tom also meet a mysterious woman named Maria, who has her own reasons for wanting to find the emerald.The Emerald of the Incas is a thrilling and action-packed adventure that takes readers on a journey through the exotic landscapes of South America. With its vivid descriptions of the jungle, ancient ruins, and colorful characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1917. A story of the Peruvian Sierras. Contents: adventures of a might watchman; disagreeable excursion; long live the Inca Papa-Capac; find the emerald; abduction of Candida; senora's army; lost in the snows of the Crucero; Inca or god father; anger of Inti-Churi; batter of the Plaza Manor; miraculous escape of Si Sing; Si Sing as chef de cuisine; Chinaman among the Rabonas; in which we again see Candida; Si Sing meets Senora Bustamente; at the entrance to the Holy Quebrada; soul of Manco-Capac; eve of the sacrifice; poor Candida; rescued by Papa-Capac; mysterious stairway; subterranean temple and the sacred emerald; supreme expiation.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.