Aztec autumn
1997, First Edition. New York : Forge. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Small stain at top of spine cover. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his bookplate to front pastedown.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 380 pages; Summary: The Spanish conquest of Mexico through the eyes of an Aztec chief as he looks for a way to defeat the enemy. He is Tenamaxtli who vows revenge after the Spaniards burn his father at the stake. He learns Spanish, studies their armament and eventually leads his people in a rebellion. By the author of Aztec. Description: 380 p. : map ; 24 cm. Subjects: Aztecs -- Fiction. Indians of Mexico -- Fiction. Item #213423
ISBN: 0312862504
Price: €25.00