Los Merodeadores de Fronteras by Gustave Aimard
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"Los Merodeadores de Fronteras" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventurous tale unfolds against the backdrop of North America’s virgin forests as civilization encroaches upon the territories of Indigenous peoples and wildlife. The central character introduces himself as a Canadian hunter who represents a dying breed, navigating the dangers of a wilderness that symbolizes freedom and independence in contrast to the advancing forces of civilization. At
the start of the story, the narrative plunges the reader into the lush, untamed wilderness of North America, specifically focusing on a Canadian hunter who embarks on a solitary journey for game. His initial success hunting waterfowl is interrupted by the desperate plight of a fleeing enslaved man, Quoniam, pursued by a ruthless slave trader, John Davis. The hunter intervenes, revealing his sense of justice and mercy as he protects Quoniam from being returned to slavery. Their developing bond sets the stage for an exploration of themes like freedom, morality, and the clash of cultures, amidst the breathtaking yet perilous wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Sáenz de Urraca, J. F. |
| Title | Los Merodeadores de Fronteras |
| Credits | Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Texas -- History -- To 1846 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46279 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46279-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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