The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West by Gustave Aimard
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
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| 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 |
| Credits | Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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