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The Virgin Of The Sun A Tale of the Conquest of Peru
By George Chetwynd Griffith
Length11h 42m
About this audiobook
In "The Virgin Of The Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru" by George Chetwynd Griffith, readers are transported to the heart of the Incan Empire, where the clash of cultures and the fervor of conquest intertwine with a tale of love, betrayal, and destiny. Through the eyes of a courageous protagonist, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Spanish invasion, revealing the splendor and mystique of ancient Peru. Themes of power, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit resonate throughout, offering a poignant reflection on the impact of colonization and the enduring quest for identity and justice. This gripping historical adventure not only captivates with its vivid storytelling but also prompts readers to consider the parallels between past and present, making it a timeless exploration of humanity's complexities.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel, History
Length11 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 17, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
23CHAPTER II. THE INFAMY OF FILIPILLO
2PROLOGUE. THE LINE OF FATE
24CHAPTER III. “WILT THOU BE INCA OR SLAVE?”
3BOOK I
25CHAPTER IV. HOW MAMA-ZULA DARED THE ORDEAL
4CHAPTER I. THE SUNSET OF AN EMPIRE
26CHAPTER V. TO THE CITY OF THE SUN
5CHAPTER II. THE DOOM OF THE ANCIENT LAW
27CHAPTER VI. THE RETURN OF MANCO
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6CHAPTER III. THE WARNING OF THE LLAPA
28CHAPTER VII. DE SOTO’S AUDIENCE
7CHAPTER IV. THE CROWNING OF ATAHUALLPA
29CHAPTER VIII. SENTENCE OF DEATH
8CHAPTER V. THE CHOICE OF MANCO
30CHAPTER IX. “SACRIFICE! SACRIFICE!”
9CHAPTER VI. THE VEILING OF THE SUN
31BOOK IV
10CHAPTER VII. THE KINDLING OF THE PYRE
32CHAPTER I. A PAGE OF HISTORY
11BOOK II
33CHAPTER II. NAHUA’S OATH
12CHAPTER I. ON THE ROAD TO EL-DORADO
34CHAPTER III. THE HOUR OF TRIAL
13CHAPTER II. HOW THE HORSES FED AT ZARAN
35CHAPTER IV. A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN
14CHAPTER III. WHAT DE SOTO HAD TO TELL
36CHAPTER V. AT THE FORTRESS GATE OF YUCAY
15CHAPTER IV. ACROSS THE RAMPARTS OF EL-DORADO
37CHAPTER VI. “WE HAVE SWORN!”
16CHAPTER V. THE OPEN GATE
38CHAPTER VII. FRIENDS THOUGH FOES
17CHAPTER VI. IN THE CITY OF THE INCA
39CHAPTER VIII. THE OATH OF THE BLOOD
18CHAPTER VII. HOW DE SOTO PERFORMED HIS EMBASSY
40CHAPTER IX. THE BATTLE OF THE VALLEY
19CHAPTER VIII. THE COMING OF ATAHUALLPA
41CHAPTER X. BELEAGUERED
20CHAPTER IX. “FOR GOD AND SPAIN!”
42CHAPTER XI. ST. JAGO’S DAY
21BOOK III
43CHAPTER XII. THE FIGHT FOR THE FORTRESS
22CHAPTER I. AN INCA’S RANSOM
44EPILOGUE
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