The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West by Gustave Aimard

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Author Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Editor St. John, Percy B. (Percy Bolingbroke), 1821-1889
Translator Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842-
Title The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West
Note Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
Summary "The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventurous tale presents a dramatic journey through the rugged landscapes of the North-West, focusing on themes of bravery and survival. The narrative introduces a cast of characters, including intrepid pioneers and Native Americans, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of a wilderness shaped by conflict, personal vendetta, and the harsh realities of frontier life. The beginning of the story paints a vivid picture of the vast and daunting landscape of the Big Wind River Mountains, where a group of adventurers embarks on a perilous journey. Among them is a determined guide who leads weary pack animals through treacherous trails. The scene shifts to an ominous narrative about a second group traveling via dog sledges, whose journey takes a dark turn when they fall victim to a treacherous betrayal by their Indian guide. As the chaos unfolds, one of the surviving characters, Ulla Maclan, finds herself alone and trapped in the snow, giving a glimpse into her struggle for survival. The initial chapters cleverly set the stage for both action and character development, establishing a tense atmosphere and highlighting the dangers of the wild North-West as the plot thickens with themes of loyalty and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Subject Western stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 45047
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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