The Free Lances: A Romance of the Mexican Valley by Mayne Reid
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| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | The Free Lances: A Romance of the Mexican Valley |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Free Lances: A Romance of the Mexican Valley" by Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Florence Kearney, a young Irishman, who is drawn into the tumultuous events leading up to the Texas Revolution after encountering a recruiting poster calling for volunteers to fight against Santa Anna's forces. As he navigates through personal motives and political obligations, Kearney becomes embroiled in a narrative of adventure, camaraderie, and conflict, as he aims to establish his own identity amidst the chaos. The opening of the book introduces Kearney as he walks the levee of New Orleans, contemplating his decision to join the fight for Texas. He is approached by Cris Rock, a towering Texan, who encourages him to run for captain of their volunteer band. As they talk, the reader learns of Kearney’s background, his military education, and his personal motivations, particularly rooted in a romantic subplot involving Luisa Valverde, the daughter of a Mexican exile. The initial chapters establish a foundation of camaraderie and conflict, setting the stage for Kearney’s ascent as a leader among the diverse group of fighters, while foreshadowing the challenges and moral dilemmas he will face in his military endeavors. (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 | Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27996 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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