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100 1 _aAimard, Gustave,
_d1818-1883
240 1 4 _aLes fils de la tortue. English
245 1 4 _aThe Smuggler Chief: A Novel
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 2013-12-17
508 _aProduced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scanned by Google Books Project)
520 _a"The Smuggler Chief: A Novel" by Gustave Aimard is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the mysterious landscapes of South America, particularly focusing on the interaction between smugglers and the diverse communities present in this region. The central character, Leon Delbès, is a daring smuggler whose encounters with the local population lead to significant emotional developments and tricky situations, setting the stage for a narrative rich in adventure and cultural exploration. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the vibrant atmosphere of Valparaíso, Chile, and the two lead characters, Leon Delbès and Diego, a half-breed Vaquero, who engage in a conversation brimming with tension and intrigue. The narrative quickly shifts to a dramatic scene during a religious procession, where Leon saves a young nun, Doña Maria y Soto-Mayor, from being trampled by a runaway horse, igniting a deep emotional connection between them. As the story progresses, the bond between Leon and Diego deepens with their shared past and aspirations, while Diego harbors a secret vendetta against the Soto-Mayor family, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways. This opening sets the stage for a tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle between cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aSmugglers -- Fiction
700 1 _aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir,
_d1828-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44454
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