The Youngest Conquistador by S. G. Mantel (Good, 1963, HC, David McKay Co.)

Used in good condition.

Pablo Oliva was barely fifteen years old when he took part in one of the greatest events the world has seen: the capture of the powerful Aztec Empire by a mere handful of Spanish soldiers and caballeros, fighting half-a-world away from home. For their bold deeds these men were acclaimed "Los Conquistadores"—"The Conquerors"—and Pablo was the youngest of them all.

This is the story of Pablo's great adventure. In it are found how it began, and how it ended. How he became separated from his younger brother, Juan, after the cowardly murder of their father. How he rescued the famous greyhound, Niña, and with her joined the Cortez Expedition. How he helped take prisoner the mighty Montezuma. How he fought side by side with the heroes of Spain to final victory at Tenochtitlan, with all Mexico the glorious prize.

Here, too, are the bloody deeds and the treachery that for best comfort might be forgotten, but that must be told. For this is not only the story of Pablo Oliva, but also the Conquest of Mexico, as it is recorded in the books of the past.