| Author |
Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
| Title |
The Buccaneer Chief: A Romance of the Spanish Main
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford (http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk)
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| Summary |
"The Buccaneer Chief: A Romance of the Spanish Main" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the 17th century and revolves around the daring exploits of the Count de Barmont, a young naval officer whose ambitions and entanglements in romance and conflict drive the narrative. As the Count navigates personal and political upheaval, readers can expect a tale of adventure that blends action with themes of honor and vengeance. The opening of the novel introduces the setting in a small French village near Paris in March 1641, emphasizing the tranquility disrupted by the presence of a mysterious stranger who forcefully enters an inn known as the Court of France. This stranger, characterized by his audacity and commanding demeanor, quickly establishes dominance over the landlord, setting the stage for various intrigues. The narrative hints at the stranger's significant background, along with a conflict brewing between aristocratic factions, foreshadowing the intertwining of love, betrayal, and piracy in the story that unfolds. The introduction creates an immediate sense of tension, laying the groundwork for the ensuing adventure. (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 |
Buccaneers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44380 |
| Release Date |
Dec 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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