02120cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500210014126400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850800470037952012190042653400450164565300680169085600430175899900170180125127UtSlPG20260610133556.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aReid, Mayne,d1818-188314aThe Tiger Hunter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-22  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Tiger Hunter" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the tumultuous backdrop of the Mexican War of Independence, capturing the themes of struggle and heroism through the eyes of various characters, including an inquisitive narrator and the legendary revolutionary figure, Morelos.   At the start of the story, the protagonist, while traveling through Mexico, encounters Captain Castanos, a former revolutionary officer, who shares tales of the Independence war and the intriguing life of Morelos. The opening chapter sets the tone with a blend of personal narratives and historical context, highlighting the protagonist's desire to uncover more personal stories about Morelos's life outside his public feats. This curiosity guides the narrative to explore not only the past and cultural beliefs of the Zapotec Indians but also hints at the intertwining destinies of the characters amidst the larger narrative of battle and the quest for independence. The blending of myth and reality offers readers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Mexican history and the emergence of revolutionary spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25127  c66128d66128