Project Gutenberg 2021-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 25 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne Kanervio, Siimes 1880 1918 Valkoinen päällikkö: Kertomus Pohjois-Meksikosta Abridged translation of: The white chief. Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen "Valkoinen päällikkö: Kertomus Pohjois-Meksikosta" by Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in northern Mexico during a tumultuous period when the region was under Spanish influence, exploring themes of colonialism and Native American resistance. The narrative unfolds through the experiences of Carlos, a young cibolero (buffalo hunter), and his interactions with various characters as tensions rise amid a backdrop of cultural festivities and imminent conflict. The opening of the novel introduces us to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Juhannus celebrations in San Ildefonso, where locals gather for competitions and festivities. Among the spectators is Carlos, who showcases his exceptional skills during a daring bull-catching event, drawing attention and admiration from the crowd, especially from Catalina de Cruces, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy landowner. As the day progresses, the competition intensifies, marked by rising stakes and the appearance of jealousy from Captain Roblado, a rival suitor. The setting establishes a vivid portrayal of social dynamics, competitive spirit, and a brewing conflict that hints at the challenges Carlos will face as he navigates his identity and loyalties in this culturally rich yet perilous environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Southwest, New -- History -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 419171 2023-09-27T12:15:26.451737 text/html 419164 2023-09-27T12:15:26.653730 text/html 397724 2022-09-29T06:09:13.662715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373233 2023-09-27T12:15:26.135732 text/plain 353311 2024-10-18T11:14:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11301 2025-06-25T11:56:30.400911 application/rdf+xml 245610 2024-09-26T13:11:23.794499 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 fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia