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_aAimard, Gustave, _d1818-1883 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Treasure of Pearls: A Romance of Adventures in California |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-07-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Treasure of Pearls: A Romance of Adventures in California" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the expansive and often perilous landscapes of California and Mexico, the story revolves around themes of adventure, romance, and survival. The narrative features key characters including Benito Vázquez de Bustamente, a young man skilled in hunting and pearl diving, and Dolores, the beautiful daughter of Captain Miranda, as they navigate numerous treacherous encounters. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vivid and untamed landscape of Sonora, Mexico, where various characters converge. We meet Benito and the unconscious girl, Dolores, along with her father, Don José, who has fallen victim to an Apache attack. As they attempt to evade danger and pursue their complex destinies, we learn about their interconnected fates and the threats posed by various adversaries, including bandits and hostile Native American tribes. The chapter sets the tone for an action-packed adventure, full of suspense and the promise of hidden treasures, culminating with Benito’s desperate quest to save Dolores and avenge the wrongs against his family, all while finding a way to navigate the perils of the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
| 653 | _aCalifornia -- Fiction | ||
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_aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir, _d1828-1865 |
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