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100 1 _aAimard, Gustave,
_d1818-1883
245 1 0 _aThe Adventurers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-14
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"The Adventurers" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This tale of adventure intertwines themes of love, danger, and the clash between cultures as it follows the exploits of Count Louis de Prébois-Crancé and his foster brother, Valentine Guillois, as they traverse the perilous landscapes of America in search of a lost love. Along their journey, the narrative is steeped in historical context, highlighting the brutality of the Indian wars and the individuals caught in the quagmire of conflict. At the start of the book, the author sets an evocative tone as a traveler recounts his experiences in the harsh yet captivating American wilderness. He encounters a gruesome scene where he finds the bodies of a family brutally killed by Indians, which propels him into a reflection on the cruelty of mankind and the value of life. As he undertakes the somber task of burying the victims, a stranger appears, revealing himself to be a kindred spirit, which marks the beginning of a partnership anchored in shared values and mutual respect. This encounter leads to a series of adventurous exploits, hinting at deeper explorations of character, emotional turmoil, and the historical backdrop that shapes their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aAdventure stories
700 1 _aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir,
_d1828-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43716
999 _c84555
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