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 Project Gutenberg 2011-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 192 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne The Guerilla Chief, and Other Tales The guerilla chief -- Despard, the sportsman -- A case of retaliation -- The broken bitt -- A turkey hunt in Texas -- Trapped in a tree -- The black jaguar: an adventure on the Amazon. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Guerilla Chief, and Other Tales" by Mayne Reid is a historical fiction work written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around events set during the Mexican-American War, showcasing the experiences and thoughts of soldiers in the aftermath of battle, including themes of valor, conflict, and personal sacrifice. The main character is a soldier who grapples with feelings of frustration at missed opportunities for glory and a sense of camaraderie towards his foes, revealing complex human emotions against a backdrop of war. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the setting of Cerro Gordo, where the protagonist reflects on the battle fought the previous day between American and Mexican armies. As the American troops celebrate their victory, the protagonist’s attention is drawn to the Mexican leader Santa Anna, who narrowly escapes capture. His disappointment at being ordered to guard a battery instead of participating in the battle leads him to witness the chaotic retreat of Mexican soldiers. The narrative begins to unfold as he encounters a wounded soldier, Calros Vergara, and his sister, Lola, whose dangerous situation is exacerbated by the threat posed by a rogue captain named Ramon Rayas. The tension escalates as loyalties, affiliations, and the brutality of war intertwine with themes of love and protection, laying the groundwork for the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction PR PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 565104 2025-08-14T10:04:36.454549 text/html 580674 2011-02-08T14:52:14 text/html 876411 2025-08-14T10:04:46.672482 application/epub+zip 883838 2025-08-14T10:04:39.824509 application/epub+zip 284444 2025-08-14T10:04:38.438522 application/epub+zip 1139308 2025-08-14T10:04:51.990432 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1095761 2025-08-14T10:04:45.539491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482771 2022-09-16T07:35:33.762038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532364 2025-08-14T10:04:35.627504 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 532235 2011-02-08T14:52:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18890 2025-08-14T10:04:52.158422 application/rdf+xml 12357 2025-08-14T10:04:38.956482 image/jpeg 3096 2025-08-14T10:04:38.697507 image/jpeg 767590 2011-02-08T14:52:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 205296 2011-02-08T14:52:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 838340 2025-08-14T10:04:36.510530 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia