Project Gutenberg 2009-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 290 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne The Quadroon: Adventures in the Far West Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Quadroon: Adventures in the Far West" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of a protagonist who is an explorer and adventurer, capturing his deep reverence for the natural world, particularly the Mississippi River, which he refers to as the "Father of Waters." Throughout the narrative, themes of love, exploration, and the complexities of civilization versus wilderness emerge as the main character embarks on a journey filled with both picturesque landscapes and the realities of society. At the start of the novel, the narrator expresses a profound admiration for the Mississippi River, reminiscing about his experiences on its shores and the beauty of the natural surroundings. As he travels southward, he witnesses the transition from wild nature to signs of civilization, reflecting on the river’s significance in his life. Along the way, he introduces the idea of a romantic love that significantly influences his journey, hinting at encounters that pertain to both adventure and personal relationships. The unfolding chapters promise an exploration of the protagonist's adventures in a captivating and often tumultuous environment, drawing the reader into the complexities of his emotional and physical journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Western stories Louisiana -- Fiction Mississippi River -- Fiction PR PZ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 734083 2025-08-11T12:03:24.421948 text/html 755292 2009-01-27T11:31:00 text/html 360951 2025-08-11T12:03:36.336914 application/epub+zip 372225 2025-08-11T12:03:28.185910 application/epub+zip 356626 2025-08-11T12:03:26.700943 application/epub+zip 680201 2025-08-11T12:03:42.261917 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658085 2025-08-11T12:03:35.229928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568237 2022-09-13T05:49:14.455320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700668 2025-08-11T12:03:23.292919 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 700497 2009-01-27T11:31:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19046 2025-08-11T12:03:42.412837 application/rdf+xml 15609 2025-08-11T12:03:27.223905 image/jpeg 3603 2025-08-11T12:03:26.964896 image/jpeg 269263 2009-01-27T11:31:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 271770 2009-01-27T11:31:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 347026 2025-08-11T12:03:24.479965 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