This edition had all images removed.
Uniform Title: Les fils de la tortue. English
Title: The Smuggler Chief: A Novel
Credits: Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scanned by Google Books Project)
Summary: "The Smuggler Chief: A Novel" by Gustave Aimard is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the mysterious landscapes of South America, particularly focusing on the interaction between smugglers and the diverse communities present in this region. The central character, Leon Delbès, is a daring smuggler whose encounters with the local population lead to significant emotional developments and tricky situations, setting the stage for a narrative rich in adventure and cultural exploration. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the vibrant atmosphere of Valparaíso, Chile, and the two lead characters, Leon Delbès and Diego, a half-breed Vaquero, who engage in a conversation brimming with tension and intrigue. The narrative quickly shifts to a dramatic scene during a religious procession, where Leon saves a young nun, Doña Maria y Soto-Mayor, from being trampled by a runaway horse, igniting a deep emotional connection between them. As the story progresses, the bond between Leon and Diego deepens with their shared past and aspirations, while Diego harbors a secret vendetta against the Soto-Mayor family, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways. This opening sets the stage for a tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle between cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator: Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865
EBook No.: 44454
Published: Dec 17, 2013
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Smugglers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Les fils de la tortue. English
Title: The Smuggler Chief: A Novel
Credits: Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scanned by Google Books Project)
Summary: "The Smuggler Chief: A Novel" by Gustave Aimard is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the mysterious landscapes of South America, particularly focusing on the interaction between smugglers and the diverse communities present in this region. The central character, Leon Delbès, is a daring smuggler whose encounters with the local population lead to significant emotional developments and tricky situations, setting the stage for a narrative rich in adventure and cultural exploration. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the vibrant atmosphere of Valparaíso, Chile, and the two lead characters, Leon Delbès and Diego, a half-breed Vaquero, who engage in a conversation brimming with tension and intrigue. The narrative quickly shifts to a dramatic scene during a religious procession, where Leon saves a young nun, Doña Maria y Soto-Mayor, from being trampled by a runaway horse, igniting a deep emotional connection between them. As the story progresses, the bond between Leon and Diego deepens with their shared past and aspirations, while Diego harbors a secret vendetta against the Soto-Mayor family, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways. This opening sets the stage for a tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle between cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator: Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865
EBook No.: 44454
Published: Dec 17, 2013
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Smugglers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.