02157cam a22003013u 4500 49619 UtSlPG 20260610134136.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 Les nuits mexicaines Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-05 Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Biblioteca Nacional de Espagna) "Les nuits mexicaines" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in Mexico during a tumultuous period and focuses on two main characters: the young Count Ludovic Mahiet de la Saulay, who is on a journey to marry a woman he has never met, and Olivier, his adventurous and seasoned companion. The novel explores themes of adventure, cultural clash, and political upheaval in the backdrop of a vivid and dangerous landscape. The opening of the novel presents a picturesque view of the Mexican landscape as two travelers emerge from a dense forest onto a scenic route. They are well-armed, suggesting the dangers they might face. During their journey, they engage in conversation about their past experiences and the motivations behind their travels. Ludovic reveals his impending marriage arranged by their families, while Olivier shares his disdain for the constraints of social class. However, their conversation gets interrupted as they notice an approaching carriage, warning that danger lurks in the form of bandits; they prepare themselves for a possible confrontation, hinting at the adventures that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49619 90457 90457