MONTEZUMA’S DAUGHTER.

By H. RIDER HAGGARD,

AUTHOR OF ‘¢ SHE,” § ALLAN QUATERMAIN,”’ ‘*NADA THE LILY,” ETC.

With 24 full-page II]ustrations and Vignette by Maurice
Greiffenhagen. Crown 8vo, Cloth, $1.00.

* Adventures that stir the reader’s blood and, like magic spells, hold his attention with
power so strong that only the completion of the novel can satisfy his interest. . . . In
this novel the motive of revenge is treated with a subtle power . . . this latest production
of Mr. Haggard blends with the instruction of the historical novel the charm of a splendid
romance.”—PuBLic OPINION.

“Mr. Haggard has done nothing better . . . it may well be doubted if he has ever
done anything half so good. The tale is one of the good, old-fashioned sort, filled with the
elements of romance and adventure, and it moves on from one thrilling situation to another
with a celerity and verisimilitude that positively fascinate the reader. . . . The story is
told with astonishing variety of detail, and in its main lines keeps close to historical truth.
The author has evidently written with enthusiasm and entire love of his theme, and the result
is a really splendid piece of romantic literature. The illustrations, by Maurice Greiffenhagen,
are admirable in spirit and technique.”—BosTon BEACON.

‘“Has a good deal of the quality that lent such interest to ‘King Solomon’s Mines’ and
‘Allan Quatermain.? . . . England, Spain, and the country which is now Mexico afford
the field of the story, and a great number of most romantic and blood-stirring activities occur
in each . . . a successful story well constructed, full of devious and exciting action,
and we believe that it will find a multitude of appreciative readers.”,—Sun, N. Y.

‘It is a tale of adventure and romance, with a fine historical setting and with a vivid
reproduction of the manners and people of the age. The plot is handled with dexterity and
skill, and the reader’s interest is always seen. ‘I'here is, it should also be noted, nothing like
vulgar sensationalism in the treatment, and the literary quality is sound throughout.

Among the very best stories of love, war, and romance that have been written.”
—TueE OvuTLoox.
“Is the latest and best of that popular writer’s works of fiction. It enters a new
field not befure touched by previous tales from the same author. In its splendor of descrip-
tion, weirdness of imagery, and wealth of startling incidents it rivals ‘King Solomon’s Mines’
and other earlier stories, but shows superior strength in many respects, and presents novelty
of scene that must win new and more enduring fame for its talented creator. . . . The
analysis of human motives and emotions is more subtle in this work than in any previous
production by Mr. Haggard. The story will generally be accorded highest literary rank
among the author’s works, and will prove of fascinating interest to a host of readers.”
—MINNEAPOLIS SPECTATOR.
“Ts full of the magnificence of the Aztec reign, and is quite as romantic and unbelievable
as the most fantastic of his earlier creations.”—Book Buygr.

_ ‘We should be disposed to rank this volume next to ‘King Solomon’s Mines’ in order
of interest and merit among the author's works,”—LITERARY WoRLD, BosTon.

“Tt is decidedly the most powerful and enjoyable book that Mr. Rider Haggard has
written, with the single exception of ‘ Jess.’ ’’—ACADEMY.

“‘Mr. Haggard has rarely done anything better than this romantic and interesting narra-
tive. Throughout the story we are hurried from one thrilling experience to another, and the
whole book is written at a level of sustained passion, which gives it a very absorbing hold on
our imagination. A special word of praise ought to be given to the excellent illustrations.”

. —Daity TELEGRAPH.
“* Perhaps the best of all the author’s stories.

The great distinguishing quality of Rider Haggard is this magic power of seizing and
holding his readers so that they become absorbed and abstracted from all earthly things while

their eyes devour the page. . . . A romance must have ‘grip.’ . .. This romance
possesses the quality of ‘grip’ in an eminent degree.””—WALTER BESANT in the AUTHOR.
‘The story is both graphic and exciting, . . . and tells of the invasion of Cortes;

but there are antecedent passages in England and Spain, for the hero is an English adven-
turer who finds his way through Spain to Mexico on a vengeful quest. ‘he vengeance is cer-
tainly satisfactory, but it is not reached until the hero has had as surprising a series of perils
and escapes as even the fertile imagination of the author ever devised.”—DIAL, CuIcaGo.

 

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