Las noches mejicanas by Gustave Aimard
"Las noches mejicanas" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds against the rich and varied backdrop of Mexico, primarily focusing on the adventures of two travelers: the well-armed Conde Luis del Saulay and his companion, Oliverio. They recount their experiences while navigating a landscape fraught with beauty and danger, touching upon themes of civilization, wealth, and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces
the stunning vistas of Mexico, particularly the striking landscape of Las Cumbres, as two travelers pause to enjoy the scenery. As they ride, they discuss their journey, and the Conde reveals that he is en route to a marriage arranged by their families with a woman he does not know. A sense of foreboding creeps in as they sense the dangers of the region, highlighted by Oliverio’s reminders of the need for caution in a land where ambushes and banditry are common. This dialogue sets the stage for the tensions and adventures that follow, hinting at the intertwining of personal and political struggles in the story ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Calvo, Luis, 1898-1991 |
| Uniform Title | Les nuits mexicaines. Spanish |
| Title | Las noches mejicanas |
| Credits |
Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54430 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54430-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 263 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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