Wood Rangers: The Trappers of Sonora by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Title Wood Rangers: The Trappers of Sonora
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Wood Rangers: The Trappers of Sonora" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of early 19th century Spain during the French invasion and follows characters navigating the tumultuous social conditions of the time, including noble families and coast guards. The narrative begins with the doomed romance of Count Don Juan and his wife, Dona Luisa, and unfolds to reveal themes of loyalty, loss, and adventure, set within the precarious coastal town of Elanchovi. At the start of the narrative, we meet the picturesque village of Elanchovi, home to simple fishermen and dominated by the grand, yet dilapidated chateau of the Mediana family, which becomes a focal point of the unfolding drama. The Count has left his wife in the chateau for war, only to meet a premature death, which casts a shadow over Dona Luisa's life. Meanwhile, the opening chapters introduce Pepe, a coast guard known for his apparent laziness, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and possible treachery involving smugglers and the French army. As the story progresses, the village's troubles and secrets unfold, leading to a blending of personal and political conflict that promises to affect the lives of all its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject Trappers -- Fiction
Subject Sonora (Mexico : State) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27980
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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