L'éclaireur by Gustave Aimard
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"L'éclaireur" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the sweeping landscapes of the Far West, the story revolves around the adventures and encounters of several characters, primarily focusing on Bon-Affût, a skilled Canadian woodsman, the young Comanche chief Mahchsi-Karehde (the Aigle-Volant), and Églantine, a girl from his tribe. The novel delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the tension between different cultures in
the American frontier. At the start of "L'éclaireur," the narrative unfolds with a tranquil yet tense atmosphere in the depths of the Far West around the Río Colorado. A hidden figure emerges from the darkness, revealing itself as Bon-Affût, who is joined by the Comanche chief and later by Églantine. Tensions arise as the chief seeks reconnection with the girl he loves, all while avoiding the perceived threats from rival Apache tribes. The opening chapters set the stage for a blend of intrigue and adventure, introducing the reader to the poignant relationships between the characters amidst the dangers lurking in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'éclaireur |
| Credits | Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Aztecs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47903 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47903-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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