02237cam a22003373u 4500 44196 UtSlPG 20260610134020.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22017360 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 L'éclaireur. English The Indian Scout: A Story of the Aztec City 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 2013-11-16 Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library, Oxford.) "The Indian Scout: A Story of the Aztec City" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows the adventures of a Canadian wood ranger known as Marksman and his interactions with Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the Comanche chief, Flying Eagle, and the young woman Eglantine. The narrative promises to delve into the complexities of their relationships and the dichotomy of European and indigenous perspectives in a historical context filled with tension and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces a tense setting in the dimly lit prairies, where Marksman is joined by Flying Eagle and Eglantine. As they await the arrival of fellow warriors, the mood shifts rapidly when they are ambushed by a group of Apaches. This initial conflict sets the stage for a story rife with action and intrigue, highlighting the characters' backgrounds and ambitions. The scene establishes the atmosphere of danger and cultural intersection while hinting at deeper themes of love, loyalty, and survival against the odds as they navigate their treacherous environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aztecs -- Fiction Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44196 85035 85035