02382cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500500013226400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850801370039952013220053653400540185865300400191265300220195285600510197485600430202567281UtSlPG20260610134543.0mcr n260607r20221895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aMaël, Pierre14aLes derniers Hommes Rouges: Roman d'aventures 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-01-30  aLaurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))  a"Les derniers Hommes Rouges: Roman d'aventures" by Pierre Maël is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is centered around two main characters: a young man named Georges Vernant and an Indian named Wagha-na, who embark on a journey across the vast Canadian prairies as they reflect on the declining state of Native American culture and heritage. The story explores themes of friendship, cultural preservation, and the impact of civilization on indigenous lands.  The opening of the novel introduces a picturesque landscape, where the two riders are traversing the prairie. As they travel, they engage in profound conversations about the state of the natural world, the impending destruction caused by civilization, and the legacy of Wagha-na’s people. The dialogue reveals their contrasting backgrounds and philosophies, with Wagha-na lamenting the loss of his culture while demonstrating a deep understanding and appreciation for both his heritage and the new world. The chapter sets a reflective tone, highlighting the importance of their journey and foreshadowing the challenges they may face ahead. The introduction of other characters, including the notable Maddalen Kerlo, hints at further developments in their adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cFrance: Firmin-Didot, 1895  aIndians of North America -- Fiction  aAdventure stories4 uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k111702m40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67281