The Mark Of Zorro (Penguin Classics)
β Scribed by McCulley, Johnston
- Book ID
- 108017640
- Publisher
- PENGUIN group
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 150 KB
- Series
- Penguin Classics
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781101007365
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β¦ Synopsis
Old California, in a bygone era of sprawling haciendas and haughty caballeros, suffers beneath the whip-lash of oppression. Missions are pillaged, native peasants are abused, and innocent men and women are persecuted by the corrupt governor and his army.
But a champion of freedom rides the highways. His identity hidden behind a mask, the laughing outlaw Zorro defies the tyrant's might. A deadly marksman and a demon swordsman, his flashing blade leaves behind . . .
First published in 1919, The Mark of Zorro has inspired countless films and television adventures. Now read how the legend began . . .
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