02623cam a22003853u 4500 65517 UtSlPG 20260610134519.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PQ Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 La grande flibuste. Dutch De graaf de Lhorailles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Aimard's Indiaansche verhalen, [12] Release date is 2021-06-05 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "De Graaf de Lhorailles" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous and adventurous era of the exploration of America, focusing on adventurers, gold seekers, and the complex social dynamics of Mexican society. The narrative begins to weave the lives of several characters, including the bold don Martial and the troubled Anita, as they navigate a world filled with greed, ambition, and romantic entanglements. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the city of Guaymas amid a gold rush, where a vibrant fiesta named "feria de plata" is unfolding. Amidst the gambling excitement, we meet don Martial, a well-dressed, charismatic man, who becomes a central figure due to his involvement in a high-stakes card game. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the haciendero don Sylva and his daughter Anita, highlighting the societal pressures and familial expectations surrounding their arranged marriage to a foreign nobleman, the titular Graaf de Lhorailles. As the festivities escalate, tension builds around personal desires versus societal obligations, setting the stage for a story rich in adventure, romance, and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Fiction Adventure stories Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Mexico -- Fiction Rochussen, Charles, 1814-1894 Aimard's Indiaansche verhalen, [12] https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65517 106340 106340