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The Mark of Zorro
About This Book
The Mark of Zorro (1924) is a novel by Johnston McCulley. Originally published as The Curse of Capistrano (1919), McCulley's novel was rereleased to capitalize on the success of the 1920 silent film of the same name starring Douglas Fairbanks. Beloved by generations of readers and moviegoers alike, Zorro is recognized as a symbol of justice and rebellion throughout the world. "Outside the wind shrieked and the rain dashed against the ground in a solid sheet. It was a typical February storm for southern California. At the missions the frailes had cared for the stock and had closed the buildings for the night. At every great hacienda big fires were burning in the houses. The timid natives kept to their little adobe huts, glad for shelter." While the rich live in comfort, warm and safe from the wind and driving rain, the poor Californian people hide in their makeshift homes, fearful not just of the weather, but of the governor and his vicious soldiers. Oppressed for so long, they have nearly given up hope when a masked man arrives, a swordsman by the name of Zorro. As news of his actions spreads, revealing his knack for stealing from the rich in order to give the poor their due, the governor sends his most ruthless officer to put a stop to the vigilante, once and for all. This edition of Johnston McCulley's The Mark of Zorro is a classic of American pulp fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- I. Pedro, The Boaster
- II. On the Heels of the Storm
- III. Señor Zorro Pays a Visit
- IV. Swords Clash And Pedro Explains
- V. A Ride in the Morning
- VI. Diego Seeks a Bride
- VII. A Different Sort of Man
- VIII. Don Carlos Plays a Game
- IX. The Clash of Blades
- X. A Hint at Jealousy
- XI. Three Suitors
- XII. A Visit
- XIII. Love Comes Swiftly
- XIV. Captain RamĂłn Writes a Letter
- XV. At the Presidio
- XVI. The Chase that Failed
- XVII. Sergeant Gonzales Meets a Friend
- XVIII. Don Diego Returns
- XIX. Captain RamĂłn Apologizes
- XX. Don Diego Shows Interest
- XXI. The Whipping
- XXII. Swift Punishment
- XXIII. More Punishment
- XXIV. At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro
- XXV. A League is Formed
- XXVI. An Understanding
- XXVII. Orders for Arrest
- XXVIII. The Outrage
- XXIX. Don Diego Feels Ill
- XXX. The Sign of the Fox
- XXXI. The Rescue
- XXXII. Close Quarters
- XXXIII. Flight and Pursuit
- XXXIV. The Blood of the Pulidos
- XXXV. The Clash of Blades Again
- XXXVI. All Against Them
- XXXVII. The Fox at Bay
- XXXVIII. The Man Unmasked
- XXXIX. âMeal Mush and Goatâs Milk!â
- A Note About the Author
- A Note from the Publisher