Mercedes Of Castile

Mercedes Of Castile Or The Voyage To Cathay Is A Historical Novel Written By James Fenimore Cooper And First Published In 1861. The Story Is Set In The Late 15Th Century And Follows The Adventures Of A Young Spanish Noblewoman Named Mercedes De Valverde. Mercedes Is Betrothed To A Wealthy Nobleman But Her Heart Belongs To Her Childhood Friend Christopher Columbus. When Columbus Sets Out On His Voyage To Discover A New Trade Route To The East Indies Mercedes Joins Him On His Journey.The Novel Depicts The Challenges And Dangers Faced By Columbus And His Crew As They Sail Across The Atlantic Ocean Facing Storms Mutiny And Hostile Encounters With Native Peoples. Mercedes Also Faces Her Own Challenges As A Woman On Board A Ship Full Of Men But She Proves Herself To Be Brave And Resourceful.As The Voyage Continues Mercedes And Columbus Develop A Deep Bond But Their Relationship Is Complicated By The Presence Of Another Woman Beatriz Who Also Has Feelings For Columbus. The Novel Explores Themes Of Love Loyalty And The Pursuit Of Adventure And Discovery.Overall Mercedes Of Castile Is A Thrilling Historical Adventure That Brings To Life The Early Days Of European Exploration And The Remarkable Achievements Of Christopher Columbus.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.