Queen Calafia by Vicente Blasco Ib??????ez is an enthralling historical novel that transports readers to the mythical island of California, a land of Amazonian warriors ruled by the formidable Queen Calafia. Drawing inspiration from the legendary tales that inspired early Spanish explorers, Ib??????ez weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, romance, and cultural collision. The story follows the journey of European adventurers who encounter the fierce and beautiful Calafia and her all-female army. As the worlds of Old and New ...
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Queen Calafia by Vicente Blasco Ib??????ez is an enthralling historical novel that transports readers to the mythical island of California, a land of Amazonian warriors ruled by the formidable Queen Calafia. Drawing inspiration from the legendary tales that inspired early Spanish explorers, Ib??????ez weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, romance, and cultural collision. The story follows the journey of European adventurers who encounter the fierce and beautiful Calafia and her all-female army. As the worlds of Old and New collide, Ib??????ez explores themes of power, gender roles, and the clash of civilizations. With his trademark vivid prose and keen eye for historical detail, the author brings to life a fantastical version of pre-colonial America, blending myth with the harsh realities of conquest. Queen Calafia offers readers a captivating blend of swashbuckling adventure and thoughtful examination of cultural misconceptions and the price of progress.
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Very good. First English Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket. 8vo. Original publishers brown cloth lettered black on spine and blind stamped lettering on cover. pp 319. Covers slightly used and slightly rubbed otherwise sound near VG.
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Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. We consider each and every book we sell to be a treasure. That's why we provide accurate individualized condition descriptions; ship in sturdy protective packaging; and offer excellent customer service.; Navy cloth cover is rubbed at corners and spine caps but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. End sheets and paste downs foxed. Pages are clean and near pristine. Rare dust jacket is worn, torn, and soiled. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. )