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100	1		_aReid, Mayne, _d1818-1883
245	1	4	_aThe White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-25
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative draws from the author’s real experiences during the war between America and Mexico, serving as an early example of the Wild West genre. The story primarily revolves around Carlos the cibolero, who seems to embody the spirit of a free and adventurous life against the backdrop of a beautifully depicted but harsh landscape. The opening portion of the book presents an elaborate and vivid description of the setting, particularly focusing on the Sierra Blanca and the contrasting valley of San Ildefonso. It introduces the reader to the remnants of a once-thriving settlement that has succumbed to the ravages of time and conflict. As the narrative unfolds, we meet diverse characters attending the San Juan festival, highlighting social dynamics and aspirations amidst the historical context. Carlos is introduced as a remarkable horseman, poised to take part in risky challenges, setting the stage for conflict, romance, and exploration in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouthwest, New -- History -- Fiction
700	1		_aEvans, L.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23193
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