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_aAimard, Gustave, _d1818-1883 |
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| 240 | 1 | 4 | _aLes scalpeurs blancs. English. |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-10-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (From images at Hathi Trust.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Colonel Melendez, who journeys through the turbulent years of the Texan War, facing both external enemies and internal dilemmas. The narrative promises elements of adventure and conflict, particularly revolving around themes of loyalty and honor in a time of revolution. At the start of the book, Colonel Melendez rides along the deserted coastal road to Galveston, contemplating the validity of a report he received about a daring attack led by a rebel named the Jaguar. As night falls, he approaches a rancho hoping to find transportation across the bay. Meanwhile, a tense scene unfolds inside the rancho where a passionate debate among insurgents reveals the moral conflicts at play during the rebellion. The Colonel's encounter with John Davis, an American who becomes crucial to the unfolding conflict, hints at deeper political machinations and personal rivalries that will drive the story forward. The opening segment sets a vivid stage for the ensuing drama, expertly blending action with the moral quandaries of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTexas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41172 |
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