Nouveaux contes extraordinaires by Bénédict-Henry Révoil

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Author Révoil, Bénédict-Henry, 1816-1882
Title Nouveaux contes extraordinaires
Contents Un tête-à-tête avec une Panthère -- Le Garrotte -- Une exécution à San-Francisco -- L'arbre anthropophage -- La prairie en feu -- Une chasse en ballon -- Empalé -- Les Gauchos -- Un combat entre ciel et terre -- Un Vaisseau-Fantôme -- Le Pifferaro.
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Summary "Nouveaux contes extraordinaires" by Bénédict-Henry Révoil is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This work includes adventurous narratives that explore human encounters with nature, beasts, and various moral dilemmas, often set against picturesque backdrops such as the Mississippi River or the conflicts occurring during the Mexican-American War. Themes of survival, the wilderness, and the interplay between civilization and the untamed world are prevalent, suggesting a vivid exploration of human experience in extraordinary circumstances. The opening of the collection presents a gripping tale of survival titled "Un tête-à-tête avec une Panthère." The narrator recounts his journey up the Mississippi River, which becomes perilous when his boat gets trapped in ice. Seeking refuge in a small village, the narrator, along with his experienced Canadian boatman, turns to hunting for sustenance. Eventually, they find themselves navigating a tumultuous thawing river, encountering a fearsome situation when the protagonist unexpectedly finds himself adrift alongside a panther. The tension builds as he must remain still and strategic to avoid provoking the wild animal, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter with the unknown in the heart of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject South America -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, French
Subject North America -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12488
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Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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