02457cam a22003613u 4500 42535 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 La grande flibuste. English The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-14 Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scans by Google) "The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert" by Gustave Aimard is a novel set in the mid-19th century. This adventurous narrative introduces readers to daring exploits in the tumultuous backdrop of the Mexican frontier, where gold fever tempts thousands, and the conflicts between European settlers and native tribes are ever-present. Central to the story is the character Martial, known as El Tigrero, a skilled horseman whose captivating presence amidst a gambling scene hints at thrilling developments to come. The opening of the novel plunges us into the bustling town of Guaymas during a silver fair, where gambling and chaotic energy dominate the streets. The narrative starts with a description of the atmosphere, setting the stage for a chaotic encounter involving El Tigrero who quickly engages with the local gambler, Tío Lucas. As he stakes an impressive sum, he gets drawn into an intrigue wrapped around the beautiful Anita, the daughter of a wealthy hacendero. This sets up tensions not just with local gamblers but also implies future conflicts between love and duty, foreshadowing the complexities of relationships and vengeance that will likely unfold in the thrilling desert setting. (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 Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42535 83374 83374