Bøger af Mayne Reid

"Mira! El Cerro Perdido!" (See! The Lost Mountain!) The man who thus exclaims is seated in a high-peak saddle, on the back of a small sinewy horse. Not alone, as may be deduced from his words; instead, in company with other men on horseback, quite a score of them. There are several wagons, too; large cumbrous vehicles, each with a team of eight mules attached. Other mules, pack animals, form an atajo or train, which extends in a long line rearward, and back beyond this a drove of cattle in charge of two or three drovers-these mounted, as a matter of course.

A Hunters' bivouac under the shadows of a Mississippian forest, in a spot where the trees stand unthinned by the axe of the woodman. It is upon the Arkansas side of the great river, not far from the town of Helena, and in the direction of Little Rock, the capital of that State. The scene is a small glade, surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, one of which on each side, conspicuously "blazed," indicates a "trace" of travel. It is that leading from Helena to a settlement on the forks of the White River and Caché.

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"I'll go!" This laconism came from the lips of a young man who was walking along the Levee of New Orleans. Just before giving utterance to it he had made a sudden stop, facing a dead wall, enlivened, however, by a large poster, on which were printed, in conspicuous letters, the words- "Volunteers for Texas!" Underneath, in smaller type, was a proclamation, setting forth the treachery of Santa Anna and the whole Mexican nation, recalling in strong terms the Massacre of Fanning, the butchery of Alamo, and other like atrocities; ending in an appeal to all patriots and lovers of freedom to arm, take the field, and fight against the tyrant of Mexico and his myrmidons. "I'll go!" said the young man, after a glance given to the printed statement; then, more deliberately re-reading it, he repeated the words with an emphasis that told of his being in earnest. The poster also gave intimation of a meeting to be held the same evening at a certain rendezvous in Poydras Street.

Perhaps no race of people has more piqued the curiosity of the civilised world than those little yellow savages of South Africa, known as the Bushmen. From the first hour in which European nations became acquainted with their existence, a keen interest was excited by the stories told of their peculiar character and habits; and although they have been visited by many travellers, and many descriptions have been given of them, it is but truth to say, that the interest in them has not yet abated, and the Bushmen of Africa are almost as great a curiosity at this hour as they were when Di Gama first doubled the Cape. Indeed, there is no reason why this should not be, for the habits and personal appearance of these savages are just now as they were then, and our familiarity with them is not much greater. Whatever has been added to our knowledge of their character, has tended rather to increase than diminish our curiosity.

The War-Trail Or The Hunt Of The Wild Horse: A Romance Of The Prairie is a novel written by Mayne Reid. The story is set in the American West during the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Henry Ware. After his family is killed by a band of Comanche Indians, Henry sets out on a mission of revenge. He joins a group of hunters who are searching for wild horses to sell to the army, but their expedition takes a dangerous turn when they encounter the same Comanche tribe that killed Henry's family. The novel is a thrilling tale of survival, revenge, and romance, with vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the people who inhabit it. The War-Trail Or The Hunt Of The Wild Horse is a classic Western adventure that will transport readers to a time and place where danger and excitement lurked around every corner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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My name is Philip Forster, and I am now an old man. I reside in a quiet little village, that stands upon the sea-shore, at the bottom of a very large bay-one of the largest in our island. I have styled it a quiet village, and so it really is, though it boasts of being a seaport. There is a little pier or jetty of chiselled granite, alongside which you may usually observe a pair of sloops, about the same number of schooners, and now and then a brig. Big ships cannot come in. But you may always note a large number of boats, either hauled up on the beach, or scudding about the bay, and from this, you may conclude that the village derives its support rather from fishing than commerce. Such in reality is the fact.

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Deep in the interior of the American Continent-more than a thousand miles from the shores of any sea-lies our scene. Climb with me yonder mountain, and let us look from its summit of snow. We have reached its highest ridge. What do we behold? On the north a chaos of mountains, that continues on through thirty parallels to the shores of the Arctic Sea! On the south, the same mountains, -here running in separate sierras, and there knotting with each other. On the west, mountains again, profiled along the sky, and alternating with broad tables that stretch between their bases

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I have been called upon to write illustrative sketches to a series of engravings, designed by an eminent artist. In performing my part of the work I have thrown the Mammalia into twenty-four groups-corresponding more or less to the picture designs-and have dwelt chiefly on the geographical distribution of the animals. The Cetaceae and Vespertilionidae are properly omitted. In the groups given there is no attempt made at any very scientific arrangement. The sketches are purely of a popular character, even the scientific nomenclature being avoided. It is hoped, however, that they may prove of service to the zoological tyro, and form as it were his first stepping-stone to a higher order of classification. In reality, notwithstanding the prodigious speculations of learned anatomists, no truly good arrangement of the Mammalia has yet been arrived at; the deficiency arising from the fact that, as yet, no true zoologist has had the opportunity of a sufficiently extended observation of the natural habits of animals.

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The Historical Novel has ever maintained a high rank-perhaps the highest-among works of fiction, for the reason that while it enchants the senses, it improves the mind, conveying, under a most pleasing form, much information which, perhaps, the reader would never have sought for amid the dry records of the purely historic narrative. This fact being conceded, it needs but little argument to prove that those works are most interesting which treat of the facts and incidents pertaining to our own history, and of a date which is yet fresh in the memory of the reader.

Away over the dark, wild waves of the rolling Atlantic-away beyond the summer islands of the Western Ind-lies a lovely land. Its surface-aspect carries the hue of the emerald; its sky is sapphire; its sun is a globe of gold. It is the land of Anahuac! The tourist turns his face to the Orient-the poet sings the gone glories of Greece-the painter elaborates the hackneyed pictures of Apennine and Alp-the novelist turns the skulking thief of Italy into a picturesque bandit, or, Don Quixote-like, betaking himself into the misty middle age, entertains the romantic miss and milliner's apprentice with stories of raven steeds, of plumed and impossible heroes. All-painter, poet, tourist, and novelist-in search of the bright and beautiful, the poetic and the picturesque-turn their backs upon this lovely land.

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"A Plant-Hunter! what is that? "We have heard of fox-hunters, of deer-hunters, of bear and buffalo-hunters, of lion-hunters, and of 'boy-hunters;' of a plant-hunter never. "Stay! Truffles are plants. Dogs are used in finding them; and the collector of these is termed a truffle-hunter. Perhaps this is what the Captain means?" No, my boy reader. Something very different from that. My plant-hunter is no fungus-digger. His occupation is of a nobler kind than contributing merely to the capricious palate of the gourmand. To his labours the whole civilised world is indebted-yourself among the rest. Yes, you owe him gratitude for many a bright joy. For the varied sheen of your garden you are indebted to him. The gorgeous dahlia that nods over the flower-bed-the brilliant peony that sparkles on the parterre-the lovely camelia that greets you in the greenhouse, -the kalmias, the azaleas, the rhododendrons, the starry jessamines, the gerania, and a thousand other floral beauties, are, one and all of them, the gifts of the plant-hunter. By his agency England-cold cloudy England-has become a garden of flowers, more varied in species and brighter in bloom than those that blossomed in the famed valley of Cashmere. Many of the noble trees that lend grace to our English landscape, -most of the beautiful shrubs that adorn our villas, and gladden the prospect from our cottage-windows, are the produce of his industry. But for him, many fruits, and vegetables, and roots, and berries, that garnish your table at dinner and dessert, you might never have tasted. But for him these delicacies might never have reached your lips. A good word, then, for the plant-hunte

The Bush-Boys is a novel written by Mayne Reid that tells the story of a Cape farmer and his family as they navigate the challenges of living in the wild Karoos of Southern Africa. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the farmer, his wife, and their four sons as they work to establish a successful farm in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Throughout the book, the family faces a variety of challenges, including drought, disease, and attacks from wild animals. They also encounter a number of interesting characters, including a group of escaped convicts and a mysterious stranger who helps them in their time of need. Despite the difficulties they face, the family remains determined to succeed and is able to build a thriving farm that provides for their needs and those of the surrounding community. The book is a fascinating look at life in a remote and rugged corner of the world, and it offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of farming in a harsh environment. Overall, The Bush-Boys is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to anyone interested in adventure, history, or life in Southern Africa. It is a classic tale of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, and it offers a valuable glimpse into a world that is both beautiful and challenging.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The White Gauntlet V1: A Romance is a novel written by Mayne Reid. The book is set in the 19th century and revolves around the story of a young woman named Maud. Maud is a beautiful and intelligent woman who lives in a small village in England. She is engaged to a wealthy and handsome man named Arthur, but she is not in love with him.One day, Maud meets a mysterious and handsome stranger named Claude. Claude is a Frenchman who has come to England to seek his fortune. Maud is immediately drawn to Claude's charm and wit, and they begin a passionate love affair.However, their love is soon threatened by the arrival of a powerful and vengeful enemy. This enemy is determined to destroy Claude and Maud's relationship and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.The White Gauntlet V1: A Romance is a thrilling and captivating novel that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical romance novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Within the city of Chihuahua, metropolis of the northern provinces of Mexico-for the most part built of mud-standing in the midst of vast barren plains, o'ertopped by bold porphyritic mountains-plains with a population sparse as their timber-in the old city of Chihuahua lies the first scene of our story. Less than twenty thousand people dwell within the walls of this North Mexican metropolis, and in the country surrounding it a like limited number.

The Hunters Feast: Or Conversations Around The Campfire is a book written by Mayne Reid and published in 1856. The book is a collection of stories and conversations that take place around a campfire among a group of hunters. The stories are set in various locations, from the American wilderness to the African savannah, and they cover a range of topics such as hunting, adventure, and survival in the wild. The book is written in a conversational style, with the characters sharing their experiences and insights with each other. The Hunters Feast is a classic adventure book that captures the spirit of the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the great outdoors and the thrill of adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Gwen Wynn is a novel written by Mayne Reid. It is a thrilling adventure story set in the mid-19th century in Wales. The story follows the life of Gwen Wynn, a young and beautiful girl who lives with her father in a remote Welsh village. Gwen is an intelligent and adventurous girl who loves exploring the countryside and spending time with her father.One day, Gwen's father is accused of a crime he did not commit, and he is forced to flee the village. Gwen is determined to clear her father's name and sets out on a dangerous journey to find evidence that will prove his innocence. Along the way, she meets a group of outlaws who help her in her quest.As Gwen travels through the rugged Welsh countryside, she faces many challenges and dangers. She must evade the authorities who are searching for her father, navigate treacherous terrain, and outwit her enemies. With the help of her new friends, Gwen uncovers a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of the government.Gwen Wynn is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a tale of courage, determination, and the power of friendship. Mayne Reid's vivid descriptions of the Welsh countryside bring the story to life, and his fast-paced narrative will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Boy reader, you have heard of the Hudson's Bay Company? Ten to one you have worn a piece of fur which it has provided for you; if not, your pretty little sister has-in her muff, or her boa, or as a trimming for her winter dress. Would you like to know something of the country whence come these furs?-of the animals whose backs have been stripped to obtain them? As I feel certain that you and I are old friends, I make bold to answer for you-yes. Come, then! let us journey together to the "Fur Countries;" let us cross them from south to north.

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