Name: The Mark of Zorro: The Curse of Capistran: Adventure Novel
SKU: 57077312
Price: 248.00 ZAR
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Author: Johnston McCulley
ISBN: 9788027274338

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The Mark of Zorro: The Curse of Capistran: Adventure Novel

Type

Physical Book

Author

Johnston McCulley

Publisher

Musaicum Books

Language

English

Pages

116

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9788027274338

Synopsis "The Mark of Zorro: The Curse of Capistran: Adventure Novel"

The Mark of Zorro tells of the story of Don Diego Vega, alias 'Señor Zorro', in the company of his deaf and mute servant Bernardo and his lover Lolita Pulido, as they oppose the villainous Captain Ramon and Sgt. Gonzales in early 19th-century California during the era of Mexican rule. The novel is set amongst the historic Spanish missions in California, pueblos such as San Juan Capistrano, California, and the rural California countryside

Johnston McCulley

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Johnston McCulley (1883-1958) was an American writer known for his adventure literature and pulp fiction works. His most famous creation is Zorro, a masked vigilante who first appeared in The Curse of Capistrano (1919), published in All-Story Weekly magazine. Due to its success, the story was compiled and published as a novel in 1924 under the title Zorro.

McCulley wrote numerous sequels to the character, consolidating his legacy in literature and cinema. In addition to the Zorro stories, he explored other genres, such as crime and adventure, writing for pulp magazines. His dynamic style and ability to create masked heroes influenced popular culture and the evolution of the superhero genre.

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