The White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War by Gustave Aimard
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"The White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Colonel Melendez, who journeys through the turbulent years of the Texan War, facing both external enemies and internal dilemmas. The narrative promises elements of adventure and conflict, particularly revolving around themes of loyalty and honor in a time of revolution. At the start of the book, Colonel
Melendez rides along the deserted coastal road to Galveston, contemplating the validity of a report he received about a daring attack led by a rebel named the Jaguar. As night falls, he approaches a rancho hoping to find transportation across the bay. Meanwhile, a tense scene unfolds inside the rancho where a passionate debate among insurgents reveals the moral conflicts at play during the rebellion. The Colonel's encounter with John Davis, an American who becomes crucial to the unfolding conflict, hints at deeper political machinations and personal rivalries that will drive the story forward. The opening segment sets a vivid stage for the ensuing drama, expertly blending action with the moral quandaries of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Les scalpeurs blancs. English. |
| Title | The White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War |
| Credits | Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (From images at Hathi Trust.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41172 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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