Timid Don Diego Vega grows faint at even the mention of bloodshed and would rather read poetry than defend his own honor. No one suspects that the effete aristocrat is living a double life as Zorro the fox, bold fighter of injustice, whose sword is ever ready to defend the poor and oppressed against a corrupt governor and his merciless army. Zorro’s charade fools even the spirited Lolita Pulido, whose father forces her to endure the listless wooing of Don Diego while her heart belongs to the masked hero who laughs in the face of danger.
This lighthearted tale of the Robin Hood of Old California unfolds as a suspenseful romp across Los Angeles of the 1820s. Loaded with colorful characters and historic atmosphere, recounted in direct and unpretentious prose, the pulp adventure offers a winning balance of action, comedy, and romance. This edition reprints the original 1919 story, published serially as ‘The Curse of Capistrano, ‘ which launched the Zorro legend. Scores of sequels followed, along with movie and television versions, all inspired by this swashbuckling classic.
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1. Pedro, the Boaster
2. On the Heels of the Storm
3. Senor Zorro Pays a Visit
4. Sword Clas–And Pedro Explains
5. A Ride in the Norning
6. Diego Seeks a Bride
7. A Different Sort of Man
8. Don Carlos Plays a Game
9. The Clash of Blades
10. A Hint of Jealousy
11. Three Suitors
12. A Visit
13. Love Comes Swiftly
14. Captain Ramon Writes a Letter
15. At the Presidio
16. The Chase that Failed
17. Sergeant Gonzales Meets a Friend
18. Don Diego returns
19. Captain Ramon Apolgizes
20. Don Diego shows Interest
21. The Whipping
22. Swift Punishment
23. More Punishment
24. At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro.
25. a League is Formed
26. An Understanding
27. Orders for Arrest
28. The Outrage
29. Don Diego Feels Ill
30. The Sign of the Fox
31. The Rescue
32. Close Quarters
33. Flight and Pursuit
34. The Blood of the Pulidos
35. The Clash of Blades Again
36. All Against Them
37. The Fox at Bay
38. The Man Unmasked
39. ‘Meal Mush and Goat’s Milk!’
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Pulp-fiction author Johnston Mc Culley (1883–1958) began his writing career with magazine short stories, later moving on to novels and screenplays. His subjects ranged from crime thrillers to action heroes of Southern California, most notably Zorro, whose exploits have been repeatedly adapted for movies and television.
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