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100 1 _aAimard, Gustave,
_d1818-1883
240 1 4 _aLes scalpeurs blancs. English.
245 1 4 _aThe White Scalper: A Story of the Texan War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 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
999 _c82011
_d82011