The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert by Gustave Aimard

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Author Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865
Uniform Title La grande flibuste. English
Title The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert
Credits Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scans by Google)
Summary "The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert" by Gustave Aimard is a novel set in the mid-19th century. This adventurous narrative introduces readers to daring exploits in the tumultuous backdrop of the Mexican frontier, where gold fever tempts thousands, and the conflicts between European settlers and native tribes are ever-present. Central to the story is the character Martial, known as El Tigrero, a skilled horseman whose captivating presence amidst a gambling scene hints at thrilling developments to come. The opening of the novel plunges us into the bustling town of Guaymas during a silver fair, where gambling and chaotic energy dominate the streets. The narrative starts with a description of the atmosphere, setting the stage for a chaotic encounter involving El Tigrero who quickly engages with the local gambler, Tío Lucas. As he stakes an impressive sum, he gets drawn into an intrigue wrapped around the beautiful Anita, the daughter of a wealthy hacendero. This sets up tensions not just with local gamblers but also implies future conflicts between love and duty, foreshadowing the complexities of relationships and vengeance that will likely unfold in the thrilling desert setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Mexico -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 42535
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Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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