The Virgin Of The Sun

""The Virgin of the Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru"" is a historical novel by George Griffith that tells the story of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. The novel follows the adventures of a Spanish soldier named Pedro de la Gasca, who is sent to Peru to restore order and bring an end to the civil war that has erupted among the conquistadors. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Inca princess named Zora, who becomes the Virgin of the Sun, a sacred figure in Inca religion. As Pedro and Zora navigate the treacherous political landscape of Peru, they must confront the brutal realities of colonialism and the clash of cultures that defined the conquest of the New World. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex history of the Spanish conquest of Peru.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.