The Lone Ranche by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Title The Lone Ranche
Note Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Lone Ranche" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American West, exploring themes of frontier life, conflict with Native Americans, and the code of honor among men. The opening chapters introduce us to a Kentuckian named Frank Hamersley, who finds himself at odds with local customs after an insult during a religious procession in Chihuahua, Mexico, leading to a duel that entangles him with troubling characters and friendships. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the city of Chihuahua and the tense atmosphere of both cultural clashes and violence. Hamersley witnesses a religious procession but unintentionally offends local customs, resulting in a confrontation with Captain Uraga. As tensions escalate, he receives assistance from Colonel Miranda, who proposes a duel with Uraga to secure Hamersley’s honor. This incident foreshadows a deeper connection between Hamersley and Miranda, as they navigate threats from both cultural adversaries and potentially treacherous political environments, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures and challenges on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21240
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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