Aimard, Gustave 1818-1883 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Stoneheart: A Romance" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story seems to revolve around themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complex nature of human relationships, set against a backdrop rich with cultural and historical elements of Mexico. The plot introduces Don Estevan and Don Fernando, two emerging friends bound by circumstances who share a strong camaraderie fueled by mutual trust and the promise of adventure. The opening of the book establishes the bond formed between Don Estevan and the bee-hunter Don Fernando, as they navigate their intertwined fates in a world hinting at danger and intrigue. As they confide in one another about personal histories and deep-seated fears, they make decisions to protect those they care about. The narrative hints at a looming threat, particularly concerning a figure known as the Tigercat, setting the stage for conflicts involving love, enmity, and survival in a wilderness fraught with peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-12-09 E-text prepared by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford (http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/home) Original publication data not identified Apache Indians -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Mexico -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44399 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44399 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134023.0 44399