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Aimard, Gustave
1818
1883
Gloux, Olivier
St. John, Percy B. (Percy Bolingbroke)
1821
1889
Saint John, Percy B. (Percy Bolingbroke)
John, Percy B. St. (Percy Bolingbroke St.)
Boone, Henry L.
Williams, Henry Llewellyn
1842
Williams, H. L. (Henry Llewellyn)
Williams, Llew
Mizzen, Matt
Mizen, Mat
The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West
Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
"The Red River Half-Breed: A Tale of the Wild North-West" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventurous tale presents a dramatic journey through the rugged landscapes of the North-West, focusing on themes of bravery and survival. The narrative introduces a cast of characters, including intrepid pioneers and Native Americans, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of a wilderness shaped by conflict, personal vendetta, and the harsh realities of frontier life. The beginning of the story paints a vivid picture of the vast and daunting landscape of the Big Wind River Mountains, where a group of adventurers embarks on a perilous journey. Among them is a determined guide who leads weary pack animals through treacherous trails. The scene shifts to an ominous narrative about a second group traveling via dog sledges, whose journey takes a dark turn when they fall victim to a treacherous betrayal by their Indian guide. As the chaos unfolds, one of the surviving characters, Ulla Maclan, finds herself alone and trapped in the snow, giving a glimpse into her struggle for survival. The initial chapters cleverly set the stage for both action and character development, establishing a tense atmosphere and highlighting the dangers of the wild North-West as the plot thickens with themes of loyalty and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Novels
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