The Romance of Golden Star ... by George Chetwynd Griffith

"The Romance of Golden Star" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the resurrection of Vilcaroya, an Inca prince, who awakens after centuries of deep slumber, presumed dead alongside his beloved, Golden Star. As he navigates this new world, he grapples with lost love and the fate of his people. The opening of the book introduces us to Professor Martin Lamson and Dr. Laurens Djama, who are exploring a mummy they believe to be Vilcaroya. The professor, an expert in South American archeology, marvels at the mummy's extraordinary state, while Djama theorizes about its potential for revival through a mysterious process. After a week of intense experimentation, Djama successfully resurrects the Inca prince, leading to a whirlwind of emotions and revelations as they learn of his past, including his tragic plight and his devotion to Golden Star. This sets the stage for an adventure that promises the exploration of ancient treasures, the clash of cultures, and the rerouting of destinies across time and space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906
Illustrator Pearse, Alfred, 1855-1933
Title The Romance of Golden Star ...
Credits E-text prepared by Wilelmina Maillière and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 20173
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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