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Title: The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. It explores themes of love, conflict, and the cultural intricacies of colonial Mexico. The story begins with a military invasion in a city known for its complex social dynamics, focusing on the life of a soldier who becomes infatuated with a local woman amidst the turmoil. The opening of the book introduces us to La Puebla de los Angeles, a city rife with religious figures, societal tensions, and a stark contrast between its picturesque beauty and corrupt undercurrents. As a group of American soldiers enters the city, they face ambiguous reception from its inhabitants. Among them is the protagonist, who becomes captivated by Mercedes Villa-Senor, a woman who seems to embody both beauty and intrigue. However, the soldier's attention is met with unexpected rivalry and danger, as local dynamics shift and the socio-political atmosphere grows hostile. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of romance against a backdrop of war and moral complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
EBook No.: 35197
Published: Feb 7, 2011
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. It explores themes of love, conflict, and the cultural intricacies of colonial Mexico. The story begins with a military invasion in a city known for its complex social dynamics, focusing on the life of a soldier who becomes infatuated with a local woman amidst the turmoil. The opening of the book introduces us to La Puebla de los Angeles, a city rife with religious figures, societal tensions, and a stark contrast between its picturesque beauty and corrupt undercurrents. As a group of American soldiers enters the city, they face ambiguous reception from its inhabitants. Among them is the protagonist, who becomes captivated by Mercedes Villa-Senor, a woman who seems to embody both beauty and intrigue. However, the soldier's attention is met with unexpected rivalry and danger, as local dynamics shift and the socio-political atmosphere grows hostile. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of romance against a backdrop of war and moral complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
EBook No.: 35197
Published: Feb 7, 2011
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.