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Uniform Title: The scalp hunters. French
Title: Les chasseurs de chevelures
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Les chasseurs de chevelures" by Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the American West during a time characterized by adventure, exploration, and the interaction between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative is centered around Henri Haller, a young adventurer drawn into the life of prairie merchants and the thrilling pursuits of hunting and trade. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for an expansive and richly descriptive portrayal of the untamed landscapes of the Wild West, describing everything from the vibrant flora to the majestic mountains. In the initial chapters, Henri arrives in Saint-Louis, where he seeks adventure and quickly becomes entangled with a group of charming prairie merchants. Through camaraderie, banter, and a few escapades, he is drawn into their world, filled with the promise of wealth and the excitement of life on the frontier. The opening showcases not only the scenery and atmosphere of the region but also introduces key characters who will shape Henri's journey in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Translator: Bureau, Allyre, 1810-1859
EBook No.: 10682
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 183
Language: French
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Uniform Title: The scalp hunters. French
Title: Les chasseurs de chevelures
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Les chasseurs de chevelures" by Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the American West during a time characterized by adventure, exploration, and the interaction between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative is centered around Henri Haller, a young adventurer drawn into the life of prairie merchants and the thrilling pursuits of hunting and trade. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for an expansive and richly descriptive portrayal of the untamed landscapes of the Wild West, describing everything from the vibrant flora to the majestic mountains. In the initial chapters, Henri arrives in Saint-Louis, where he seeks adventure and quickly becomes entangled with a group of charming prairie merchants. Through camaraderie, banter, and a few escapades, he is drawn into their world, filled with the promise of wealth and the excitement of life on the frontier. The opening showcases not only the scenery and atmosphere of the region but also introduces key characters who will shape Henri's journey in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Translator: Bureau, Allyre, 1810-1859
EBook No.: 10682
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 183
Language: French
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.