The Pearl of the Andes: A Tale of Love and Adventure by Gustave Aimard
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"The Pearl of the Andes: A Tale of Love and Adventure" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to revolve around themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power amidst a backdrop of tumultuous political strife. Central to the narrative are characters such as Don Tadeo, known as the King of Darkness, who is consumed with avenging his daughter, Doña Rosario, and the
valiant Curumilla, who takes action to protect and rescue her from her captors. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Don Tadeo as he grapples with grief for his daughter, who has been taken. Following his recovery from a previous confrontation and his initial grief, he resolves to save his people and seek vengeance. Meanwhile, Curumilla, who has taken on a hero's role, works to ensure the safety of Doña Rosario, deftly navigating the dangers that lie ahead. The opening chapters set the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, punctuated by romantic undertones and fierce conflicts, as the characters navigate their intertwined fates against a vibrant and dangerous backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Editor | St. John, Percy B. (Percy Bolingbroke), 1821-1889 |
| Title | The Pearl of the Andes: A Tale of Love and Adventure |
| Credits | Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Scans generously made available by the Hathi Trust) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Andes Region -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43838 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43838-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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