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_aAimard, Gustave, _d1818-1883 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Pirates of the Prairies: Adventures in the American Desert |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-02-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Camilo Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Scans at the Internet Archive by Google) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Pirates of the Prairies: Adventures in the American Desert" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the treacherous landscapes of the American Southwest, featuring characters including Red Cedar, a resourceful squatter and wood ranger, along with various indigenous tribes and bandits. The story promises thrilling escapades filled with danger, adventure, and cultural encounters in a time of American expansion and conflict. The opening of the novel introduces us to the vast, mysterious desert landscape and highlights the tension between settlers and indigenous peoples, as well as the dangers that a lone traveler like Red Cedar faces. In a moment of desperation, Red Cedar finds himself unarmed and stranded in the desert, evoking a sense of vulnerability amid the wild surroundings. His encounter with a hidden cache of weapons offers him a glimmer of hope. This sets the stage for his ensuing journey, where themes of survival, the fight for freedom, and the clash of civilizations become apparent. Additionally, the story teases complex character interactions as conquests and alliances unfold, particularly with the mention of the bandits and indigenous tribes that populate this tumultuous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFiction | ||
| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
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_aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir, _d1828-1865 |
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