Les terres d'or by Gustave Aimard and J. Berlioz d' Auriac
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
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| Author | Auriac, J. Berlioz d' (Jules Berlioz), 1820- |
| Title | Les terres d'or |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les Terres d'Or" by Gustave Aimard and J. Berlioz d'Auriac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to center around the themes of civilization's encroachment on Native American territories and features complex relationships among settlers, including the main character, Thomas Newcome, and his daughter, Alice. The narrative explores conflict, personal struggles, and the consequences of violent confrontations in a burgeoning frontier. The opening of the novel introduces a stark contrast between the natural beauty of the American wilderness and the brutal realities of settler life. Thomas Newcome, an irascible and violent father, is embroiled in a land dispute with neighboring settlers, heightening tensions within his family, particularly affecting his daughter Alice, who longs for peace. As these conflicts unfold, Alice’s growing concern for her father’s volatile disposition foreshadows tragedy. The chapter sets the stage for a dramatic tale of love, conflict, and the struggle for survival amidst the backdrop of a changing landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34648 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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