The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West
by Gustave Aimard (1818–1883)
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- 53 chapters
- Reading level: 7th grade
"The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the adventures of frontier hunters in the rugged landscapes of New Mexico and entangles various characters who embody the struggles and conflicts of the region during this era. With themes of bravery, survival, and the clash between civilized men and the wild, the book promises a rich exploration of life in the American West. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the harsh realities of life on the Mexican frontiers, marked by constant conflict with indigenous tribes and territorial disputes. We meet Don Miguel Zarate, who embodies the spirit of the landowners, as he navigates the complexities of frontier life and the ongoing tensions with squatters. The narrative begins with an action-filled scene involving wild animals, illustrating the dangerous environment hunters must face. As Don Miguel is drawn into conflicts with both nature and man, the groundwork is laid for deeper explorations of loyalty, identity, and the quest for justice amidst chaos, setting the stage for an intricate tale of survival and conflict in the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the Far West.
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Part I: Red Cedar Part II. El Presidio De Santa Fe
I.—The Virgin Forest I.—El Rancho de Coyote
II.—The Contest II.—The Cuchillada
III.—Don Miguel Zarate III.—The Hunters
IV.—The Peccaries IV.—Sunbeam
V.—The Wound V.—The Adoption
VI.—The Squatter's Shanty VI.—The Missionary
VII.—The Rangers VII.—The Interview
VIII.—The Valley of the Buffalo VIII.—The Prison
IX.—The Assassination IX.—The Embassy
X.—The Sachem of the Coras X.—The Presentation
XI.—Conversation XI.—Psychological
XII.—El Mesón XII.—Diamond Cut Diamond
XIII—Red Cedar XIII.—A Stormy Discussion
XIV.—The Two Hunters XIV.—The Mystery
XV.—Fray Ambrosio XV.—The Ambuscade
XVI.—Two Varieties of Villains XVI.—A Friendly Discussion
XVII.—El Cañon Del Buitre XVII.—Nathan
XVIII.—Father Seraphin XVIII.—The Wounded Man
XIX.—Unicorn XIX.—Indian Diplomacy
XX.—The Hunt of Wild Horses XX—The Stranger
XXI.—The Surprise XXI.—General Ventura
XXII.—The Meeting XXII.—The Comanches
XXIII.—The Abduction XXIII.—Negotiations
XXIV.—The Revolt XXIV.—Free
XXV.—The Meeting
XXVI.—Doña Clara
XXVII.—El Vado del Toro
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This free edition of The Trail-Hunter: A Tale of the Far West by Gustave Aimard comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #42115, released 2013-02-17. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Adventure, Novels.
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