The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West by Gustave Aimard
"The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the adventures of frontier hunters in the rugged landscapes of New Mexico and entangles various characters who embody the struggles and conflicts of the region during this era. With themes of bravery, survival, and the clash between civilized men and the wild, the book promises a rich exploration of
life in the American West. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the harsh realities of life on the Mexican frontiers, marked by constant conflict with indigenous tribes and territorial disputes. We meet Don Miguel Zarate, who embodies the spirit of the landowners, as he navigates the complexities of frontier life and the ongoing tensions with squatters. The narrative begins with an action-filled scene involving wild animals, illustrating the dangerous environment hunters must face. As Don Miguel is drawn into conflicts with both nature and man, the groundwork is laid for deeper explorations of loyalty, identity, and the quest for justice amidst chaos, setting the stage for an intricate tale of survival and conflict in the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the Far West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865 |
| Title | The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West |
| Credits | Produced by Camilo Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images at the Internet Archive, scanned by Google) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42115 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42115-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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