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First edition. Uncommon historical novel set in Mexico in the 1860's where Maxmillian had been declared 'Emperor' of Mexico by Napoleon and the Zapotec Indian - the hero of Mexico, Benito Juarez - was leading the opposition. Includes a chapter on bullfighting. Illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by F. Luis Mora and 4 photographic plates, including one of the picadors in the corrida del toros. 313 pp. Very good in embossed green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover (some rubbing to the spine, light foxing to the first few pages.) .

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