Project Gutenberg 2007-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 315 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne Stewart, F. A. (Frank Algernon) 1877 Stewart, F.A. The Scalp Hunters Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Scalp Hunters" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story immerses readers in the adventurous and often brutal landscape of the American West during a period filled with tension between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative features a variety of characters, including Henry Haller, a young man seeking adventure and profit in the frontier, as well as the notorious scalp-hunter Seguin, hinting at a broader exploration of themes such as survival, courage, and the moral complexities of frontier life. At the start of the novel, the author vividly describes the vast and wild landscapes of America’s western territories, highlighting both their natural beauty and danger. The opening establishes a sense of place, moving through plains carpeted with flowers, deep forests, and rugged mountains, painted with rich descriptions that evoke the romance of exploration. As the narrative shifts, it introduces Haller, who is about to embark on a journey to Santa Fe, indicating that his adventures will involve encounters with traders, Native Americans, and possibly the darker sides of pioneer life, including the scalp-hunting trade. The beginning sets the scene for a tale steeped in action and exploration, inviting readers to join Haller in his quest for identity and fortune amid the perils of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 721244 2025-08-09T14:26:13.658207 text/html 741176 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/html 656409 2025-08-09T14:26:23.836157 application/epub+zip 666567 2025-08-09T14:26:16.010215 application/epub+zip 349998 2025-08-09T14:26:14.612187 application/epub+zip 919128 2025-08-09T14:26:29.329098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906878 2025-08-09T14:26:22.867160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567243 2022-09-11T04:43:51.601378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 690302 2025-08-09T14:26:12.600215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 690211 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19339 2025-08-09T14:26:29.463093 application/rdf+xml 12433 2025-08-09T14:26:15.135168 image/jpeg 3323 2025-08-09T14:26:14.870176 image/jpeg 522173 2007-10-31T09:25:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 266069 2007-10-31T09:25:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 586565 2025-08-09T14:26:13.734182 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia