The Last of the Incas

The story follows a young Inca prince who escapes from the Spanish conquistadors and embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his throne and restore his people's freedom. He faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and ruthless enemies, as he navigates through the Andes Mountains in search of allies and support. Throughout his quest, the prince encounters various characters who aid or hinder his progress, including a beautiful woman who becomes his love interest and a wise old shaman who provides him with crucial guidance. The narrative is a classic tale of adventure, romance, and patriotism, as the young Inca prince fights to preserve his people's culture and way of life in the face of overwhelming odds.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1857 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Action · 24 chapters · 73,134 words

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Patagonia is as little known at the present day as it was when Juan Diaz de Solis and Vicente Yanez Pinzon landed there in 1508, sixteen years after the discovery of the New World.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1857 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Action, Drama, Romance
• Length: 73,134 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 2,285 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, focusing on the events surrounding the fall of the Inca Empire.
• Adventure — The narrative is driven by adventurous exploits and explorations in the South American setting.
• Action — The plot includes numerous action-packed sequences and conflicts.
• Drama — The story contains dramatic elements involving personal and political struggles.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Adventure · Action · Romance · Drama · Peru · Inca Empire · Colonialism · Imperialism · Exploitation · Resistance · Rebellion

Contents

• The Bomberos
• El Carmen
• Don Torribio Carvajal
• The Tree of Gualichu
• The Council of the Ulmens
• Nocobotha
• The Cougars
• The Estancia of San Julian
• Don Sylvio D'Arenal
• The Virgin Forest
• The Chase of the Nandus
• The Tolderia
• The Pampero
• Preparations for a Siege
• A Brave Resolve
• The Invasion
• The Attack on Poblacion Del Sur
• The Cave of the Cougars
• Don Torribio's House
• The Indian Camp
• The Toldo of the Great Toqui
• Delilah
• The Agony of a Town
• The Last of the Incas

More by Gustave Aimard

• Los Merodeadores de Fronteras (1861)
• Las noches mejicanas (1864)
• The Frontiersmen (1867)
• The Border Rifles (1867)
• The Freebooters (1867)
• The White Scalper (1847)
• The Pirates of the Prairies (1844)
• The Trapper's Daughter (1847)
• All works by Gustave Aimard