Tales of Aztlan; The Romance of a Hero of Our Late Spanish-American War,…
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"Tales of Aztlan; The Romance of a Hero of Our Late Spanish-American War, Incidents of Interest from the Life of a Western Pioneer and Other Tales" by George Hartmann is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This volume blends various narratives centered around the experiences of a German immigrant navigating life in the American West, particularly during the Spanish-American War era and the dynamics of pioneer life. At
the start of the narrative, the protagonist recalls his journey from Germany to the United States, highlighting the trials he faced, including an unexpected delay due to an attack by hostile Indians on a wagon train. The protagonist's reflections on his heritage, interactions with young women who express concern for him, and encounters with various characters paint a vivid picture of life on the frontier. Through a mix of humor and poignancy, he navigates challenging situations, signs of emerging friendships, and the vast landscape of his new home, setting the stage for further adventures in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hartmann, George, 1852-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales of Aztlan; The Romance of a Hero of Our Late Spanish-American War, Incidents of Interest from the Life of a Western Pioneer and Other Tales |
| Contents | A frail bark tossed on life's tempestuous sea -- A perilous journey -- The mystery of a smoking ruin; Stalking a warrior; The ambush -- A strange land and stranger people -- On the Rio Grande; An abstract of the author's genealogy of maternal lineage -- Indian lore; The wily Navajo -- The fight in the sand hills; The phantom dog -- With the Navajo tribe -- In Arizona -- At the shrine of a "Sphinx of Aztlan"; An uncanny stone; The birth of Arizona; A royal fiasco; A maid of Yavapai. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4294 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04294-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 609 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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