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100 1 _aAimard, Gustave,
_d1818-1883
245 1 4 _aThe Freebooters: A Story of the Texan War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-28
508 _aProduced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"The Freebooters: A Story of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative captures the tumultuous era of the Texan War, highlighting themes of bravery, conflict, and survival amidst the backdrop of a struggle for independence. The opening introduces a range of characters, including Fray Antonio, who finds himself at the mercy of the Apaches after narrowly escaping a dangerous encounter, bringing to life the complexities of the human experience during war. The beginning of "The Freebooters" sets the stage for Fray Antonio’s journey and the challenges he faces in the wild, portrayed as a plump, somewhat cowardly monk who must grapple with his fate after fleeing an attack by Redskins. His initial fears transform into survival instincts as he rallies himself to seek shelter from the lurking dangers of the night. Soon after, he encounters a group of Apaches who, rather than treating him as an enemy, surprisingly offer him hospitality. This initial encounter with the Apaches hints at underlying themes of courage and cultural misunderstandings, setting a tone for further narratives of tension and camaraderie that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTexas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 -- Fiction
653 _aWestern stories
700 1 _aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir,
_d1828-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40602
999 _c81441
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