Calavar; or, The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico

Robert Montgomery Bird (1806–1854) was an American novelist, playwright, and physician renowned for his contributions to American Gothic literature and his depiction of the American West. Born in Newcastle, Delaware, Bird initially pursued a medical career but found his true calling in literature. His novel 'Calavar; or, The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico' is a significant work that e...