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Set against the upheaval of the 16th‑century Spanish conquest, the story follows Julián Escobar, a Spanish seminary student who is celebrated by the Maya as the godlike Lord Kukulcán. He witnesses the dramatic decline of the Mayan and Incan civilizations as the forces of Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro move through the region, bringing the end of these ancient societies to the fore. The narrative offers a young‑adult perspective on the clash between indigenous cultures and European colonizers.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Scott O'Dell
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