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Aimard, Gustave
1818
1883
Gloux, Olivier
Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir
1828
1865
Wraxall, C. F. L. (Charles Frederick Lascelles)
Wraxall, Frederick Charles Lascelles, Sir
Wraxall, Sir C. F. Lascelles
The Indian Chief: The Story of a Revolution
Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive - Oxford University)
"The Indian Chief: The Story of a Revolution" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Count Louis, Valentine, and Don Cornelio as they navigate the treacherous landscape of 19th-century Mexico, intertwining themes of revolution, treachery, and friendship amidst a backdrop of conflict between French adventurers and their adversaries. The characters are drawn into a web of danger as they grapple with their changing fate in a land marked by hostility and ancient rivalries. At the start of the book, the scene is set with a description of the desolate mission of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles and the aftermath of past conflicts. The opening introduces key players including the Count, Valentine, and Don Cornelio, who find themselves awaiting the return of their Indian ally, Curumilla. As tensions mount with the impending confrontation, Valentine's wits and survival instincts come to the fore, ultimately leading to an intense negotiation with a Mexican general. The narrative builds to a first harrowing encounter with a band of Indians that tests the characters' mettle and foreshadows the greater battles to come, showcasing the struggle for power and survival in an unforgiving land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Jesuits -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Pioneers -- Fiction
Indians -- Warfare -- Fiction
Missions -- Mexico -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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