About “The King's Fifth”
The King's Fifth is a 1966 children's historical novel by Scott O'Dell. It is told from the perspective of a teenage Spanish conquistador and explores how the European quest for gold in the Americas influenced people's lives and thoughts. The title refers to the one-fifth share of treasure that the Spanish Crown was entitled to receive. The novel inspired the animated series The Mysterious Cities of Gold. It focuses on the impact of exploration and conquest on both European and indigenous peoples.
Book details
- Published
- 1966
- Latest edition
- 2006 · ISBN 9780618747832
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The King's Fifth | 2006 | 9780618747832 | Buy on Amazon |
| King's Fifth | 2006 | 9780547349688 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The King's fifth | 1994 | 9780618747832 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The King's fifth | 1966 | 9780395069639 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The King's fifth | 1966 | 9780395069639 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The King's fifth | 1966 | 9780395069639 | Buy on Amazon |