HENTY, G.A. "The Treasure of the Incas" [Scribners, 1902] 1st American Edition

HENTY, G.A. The Treasure of the Incas; A Tale of Adventure in Peru.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902. First American Edition. With Eight Illustrations by Wal Paget and a Map. 7.5" x 5.5", ix + 340pp + publisher's catalogue. Emerald green cloth with gilt titling and pictorial cover/spine designs. Edges stained green, starting to fade. Head/tail of cloth rubbed and title has slight fading. Very Good+.

The Treasure of the Incas follows the adventures of a young Englishman in Peru who becomes involved in a quest for hidden Incan treasure. Along the way, the story explores the local landscape, customs, and history of the Inca civilization. Henty’s narrative includes encounters with both natural challenges and human rivals, presenting a detailed picture of life in 16th-century Peru. The book combines action with historical and cultural context, giving readers a sense of the setting and period.