About the book
The Toltec Cup was published in 1890 by A. C. Wheeler under the pseudonym of \"Nym Crinkle.\" A tale of conspiracy and love triangles, the novel centers on a mysterious silver cup covered in hieroglyphs that goes missing just days after its owner's death. New York Police Inspector John Wilder grows suspicious when someone offers a huge reward for the cup's return. Wilder traces the reward to Colin Carteret, an artist engaged to the murdered man's daughter, who swears he did not know of the cup before the reward appeared in the newspaper. Together, the two men follow a trail of clues that lead them to New York City slums, a beautiful young woman named Manuella Castleton, and a syndicate that believes that the cup will lead to an extraordinary buried treasure.
Contemporary readers will enjoy the novel's remarkable depictions of mid-nineteenth-century New York City. Roaming the Gas House District, the Bowery, Union Square, Harlem, and the Meatpacking District, The Toltec Cup explores a dynamic landscape and diverse peoples. This new edition revives a forgotten world for a new generation of readers.
Editions of The Toltec Cup
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438488899
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438488882
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438488905
Read an Excerpt
The Toltec Cup was published in 1890 by A. C. Wheeler under the pseudonym of \"Nym Crinkle.\" A tale of conspiracy and love triangles, the novel centers on a mysterious silver cup covered in hieroglyphs that goes missing just days after its owner's death. New York Police Inspector John Wilder grows suspicious when someone offers a huge reward for the cup's return. Wilder traces the reward to Colin Carteret, an artist engaged to the murdered man's daughter, who swears he did not know of the cup before the reward appeared in the newspaper. Together, the two men follow a trail of clues that lead them to New York City slums, a beautiful young woman named Manuella Castleton, and a syndicate that believes that the cup will lead to an extraordinary buried treasure.
Contemporary readers will enjoy the novel's remarkable depictions of mid-nineteenth-century New York City. Roaming the Gas House District, the Bowery, Union Square, Harlem, and the Meatpacking District, The Toltec Cup explores a dynamic landscape and diverse peoples. This new edition revives a forgotten world for a new generation of readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Toltec Cup about?
The Toltec Cup was published in 1890 by A. C. Wheeler under the pseudonym of \"Nym Crinkle.\" A tale of conspiracy and love triangles, the novel centers on a mysterious silver cup covered in hieroglyphs that goes missing just days after its owner's death. New York Police Inspector John Wilder grows suspicious when someone offers a huge reward for the cup's return. Wilder traces the reward to Colin Carteret, an artist engaged to the murdered man's daughter, who swears he did not know of the cup before the reward appeared in the newspaper. Together, the two men follow a trail of clues that lead them to New York City slums, a beautiful young woman named Manuella Castleton, and a syndicate that believes that the cup will lead to an extraordinary buried treasure.
Contemporary readers will enjoy the novel's remarkable depictions of mid-nineteenth-century New York City. Roaming the Gas House District, the Bowery, Union Square, Harlem, and the Meatpacking District, The Toltec Cup explores a dynamic landscape and diverse peoples. This new edition revives a forgotten world for a new generation of readers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Toltec Cup?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Toltec Cup?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438488899
How long is The Toltec Cup and how many pages does it have?
The Toltec Cup has 592 page(s)
Is The Toltec Cup part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Excelsior Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Toltec Cup?
Nym Crinkle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Toltec Cup is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438488899) and paperback(ISBN 9781438488882) and pdf(ISBN 9781438488905)
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