Project Gutenberg 2018-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 151 Aimard, Gustave 1818 1883 Gloux, Olivier Les chasseurs mexicains: Scènes de la vie mexicaine Produced by Camile Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature "Les chasseurs mexicains: Scènes de la vie mexicaine" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the complexities of life in Mexico, particularly against the backdrop of sociopolitical upheaval and cultural dynamics during this period. The main character appears to be Don Pablo de Zúñiga, who is portrayed as a young man of intriguing depth and marked resolve, entangled in a dangerous duel and the impending tension of war. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the harsh heat of Mexico on July 9, 1846, setting a vivid scene of an oppressive midday that transforms into an energetic evening as citizens emerge to enjoy the respite. The narrative quickly shifts to focus on Don Pablo, who is depicted preparing for a duel with an American named Williams Stuart de Clairfontaine, set against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Mexico. As the duel unfolds, it becomes evident that these personal conflicts are intricately woven with broader national issues, highlighting the impact of personal relationships, honor, and the consequences of war. The opening glimpses into Don Pablo's character foreshadow the trials he will face, both in his personal life and amid the chaotic sociopolitical landscape around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Mexico -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: French Literature 381798 2025-07-23T07:24:28.169267 text/html 386250 2018-10-10T09:41:30 text/html 184206 2025-07-23T07:24:32.549237 application/epub+zip 190417 2025-07-23T07:24:28.713290 application/epub+zip 190416 2025-07-23T07:24:28.429272 application/epub+zip 306698 2025-07-23T07:24:35.642267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295572 2025-07-23T07:24:32.283270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295703 2022-09-26T09:51:20.042790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362220 2025-07-23T07:24:27.313290 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362336 2018-10-10T09:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18557 2025-07-23T07:24:35.773238 application/rdf+xml 9925 2025-07-23T07:24:28.507258 image/jpeg 2104 2025-07-23T07:24:28.467278 image/jpeg 131774 2018-10-10T09:41:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 172868 2018-10-10T09:41:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 174457 2025-07-23T07:24:28.202265 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia