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The mark of ZorroJohnston McCulley

The mark of Zorro

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Original author: Johnston McCulley

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"The Mark of Zorro" by Johnston McCulley is a novel originally published in 1919. In early 19th-century California under Mexican rule, a mysterious masked hero defends the oppressed against corrupt officials. Don Diego de la Vega leads a double life, appearing as a wealthy Californio by day while secretly becoming the sword-wielding Zorro by night. Alongside his mute servant Bernardo and his beloved Lolita, he confronts the villainous Captain Ramon among the Spanish missions and pueblos of old California, leaving his trademark "Z" as a calling card.

The mark of Zorro, by Johnston McCulley. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #61620.

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39 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Pedro, the Boaster1,675 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: On the Heels of the Storm1,901 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Señor Zorro Pays a Visit1,060 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Swords Clash--And Pedro Explains2,198 words
  5. 5.Chapter V: A Ride in the Morning1,453 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: Diego Seeks a Bride1,875 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: A Different Sort of Man1,634 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: Don Carlos Plays a Game2,042 words
  9. 9.Chapter IX: The Clash of Blades1,985 words
  10. 10.Chapter X: A Hint at Jealousy1,571 words
  11. 11.Chapter XI: Three Suitors1,692 words
  12. 12.Chapter XII: A Visit2,420 words
  13. 13.Chapter XIII: Love Comes Swiftly2,226 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIV: Captain Ramón Writes a Letter1,191 words
  15. 15.Chapter XV: At the Presidio2,237 words
  16. 16.Chapter XVI: The Chase That Failed1,405 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVII: Sergeant Gonzales Meets a Friend1,328 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVIII: Don Diego Returns1,126 words
  19. 19.Chapter XIX: Captain Ramón Apologizes1,786 words
  20. 20.Chapter XX: Don Diego Shows Interest1,095 words
  1. 21.Chapter XXI: The Whipping1,521 words
  2. 22.Chapter XXII: Swift Punishment1,442 words
  3. 23.Chapter XXIII: More Punishment1,434 words
  4. 24.Chapter XXIV: At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro2,404 words
  5. 25.Chapter XXV: A League Is Formed1,133 words
  6. 26.Chapter XXVI: An Understanding2,175 words
  7. 27.Chapter XXVII: Orders for Arrest1,659 words
  8. 28.Chapter XXVIII: The Outrage1,943 words
  9. 29.Chapter XXIX: Don Diego Feels ILL1,655 words
  10. 30.Chapter XXX: The Sign of the Fox1,220 words
  11. 31.Chapter XXXI: The Rescue1,504 words
  12. 32.Chapter XXXII: Close Quarters2,310 words
  13. 33.Chapter XXXIII: Flight and Pursuit1,657 words
  14. 34.Chapter XXXIV: The Blood of the Pulidos1,189 words
  15. 35.Chapter XXXV: The Clash of Blades Again3,269 words
  16. 36.Chapter XXXVI: All Against Them1,501 words
  17. 37.Chapter XXXVII: The Fox at Bay1,214 words
  18. 38.Chapter XXXVIII: The Man Unmasked1,407 words
  19. 39.Chapter XXXIX: "meal Mush and Goat's Milk!"735 words