| Author |
Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
| Title |
The Border Rifles: A Tale of the Texan War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe
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| Summary |
"The Border Rifles: A Tale of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book likely explores the American frontier and the tumultuous events leading up to the Texas War of Independence, focusing on the experiences of characters who participate in this significant period of American history. Through its narrative, it aims to depict the bravery and trials faced by those involved, likely highlighting various perspectives on the conflict. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the vast and untamed American wilderness as it reflects on the relentless encroachment of civilization upon the natural world and the indigenous peoples. Amidst this setting, we meet a Canadian wood-ranger who takes on the important task of saving a runaway slave named Quoniam from capture by a brutal slave dealer, John Davis. Tension escalates as the Canadian faces Davis and his armed men, culminating in a confrontation that tests their moral and physical strength. The scene paints a vivid picture of life in the frontier, as the wood-ranger's honorable intentions clash with the harsh realities of slavery and human trafficking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Texas -- History -- To 1846 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40219 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 13, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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