Sketches of Aboriginal Life by V. V. Vide

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Author Vide, V. V.
Title Sketches of Aboriginal Life
American Tableaux, No. 1
Note Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Aztec princess -- The flight of the Katahba chief -- Monica, the Itean captive -- The hermitess of Athabasca.
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Summary "Sketches of Aboriginal Life" by V. V. Vide is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the lives and customs of the Aztec people, particularly focusing on the princess Tecuichpo, daughter of Montezuma, as she navigates a world shrouded in superstitions, prophecies, and the encroachment of Spanish invaders. The narrative blends historical events with fictional elements to present a vivid portrayal of life before the fall of the Aztec empire. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the ominous astrological predictions surrounding the birth of Tecuichpo, which ominously foreshadow a troubled destiny. The priestly astrologer lamentingly predicts a life of sorrow for the young princess, setting a tone of foreboding that permeates her early years. The opening highlights her close bond with her devoted nurse, Karee, who plays a pivotal role in teaching and nurturing the princess amidst the political turbulence and dark omens that loom over the Aztec empire as Spanish forces approach. As the story unfolds, foundational themes of fate, loyalty, and cultural richness begin to take shape, inviting readers into a complex web of history and myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33433
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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