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100 1 _aReid, Mayne,
_d1818-1883
245 1 4 _aThe Quadroon: Adventures in the Far West
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-27
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Quadroon: Adventures in the Far West" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of a protagonist who is an explorer and adventurer, capturing his deep reverence for the natural world, particularly the Mississippi River, which he refers to as the "Father of Waters." Throughout the narrative, themes of love, exploration, and the complexities of civilization versus wilderness emerge as the main character embarks on a journey filled with both picturesque landscapes and the realities of society. At the start of the novel, the narrator expresses a profound admiration for the Mississippi River, reminiscing about his experiences on its shores and the beauty of the natural surroundings. As he travels southward, he witnesses the transition from wild nature to signs of civilization, reflecting on the river’s significance in his life. Along the way, he introduces the idea of a romantic love that significantly influences his journey, hinting at encounters that pertain to both adventure and personal relationships. The unfolding chapters promise an exploration of the protagonist's adventures in a captivating and often tumultuous environment, drawing the reader into the complexities of his emotional and physical journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aLouisiana -- Fiction
653 _aMississippi River -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27913
999 _c68822
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