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Wild Life; Or Adventures On The Frontier

- A Tale Of The Early Days Of The Texas Republic (1856)

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Wild Life; Or Adventures On The Frontier: A Tale Of The Early Days Of The Texas Republic (1856) is a novel by Mayne Reid that tells the story of a young man named Maurice Gerald who travels to Texas in search of adventure. Set in the early days of the Texas Republic, the book follows Maurice as he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, Mexican bandits, and American settlers.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which follows Maurice as he embarks on a different adventure. In the first part, Maurice joins a group of American settlers who are fighting against the Mexican government. In the second part, he becomes involved in a war between two Native American tribes. And in the third part, he sets out to rescue a group of American women who have been taken captive by Mexican bandits.Throughout the book, Reid provides vivid descriptions of the Texas frontier, including its rugged terrain, harsh weather, and dangerous wildlife. He also explores the complex relationships between different groups of people living in the region, including the tensions between Americans and Mexicans, and between settlers and Native Americans.Overall, Wild Life; Or Adventures On The Frontier: A Tale Of The Early Days Of The Texas Republic is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Texas and the American frontier. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163915776
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 426
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 567 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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Wild Life; Or Adventures On The Frontier: A Tale Of The Early Days Of The Texas Republic (1856) is a novel by Mayne Reid that tells the story of a young man named Maurice Gerald who travels to Texas in search of adventure. Set in the early days of the Texas Republic, the book follows Maurice as he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, Mexican bandits, and American settlers.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which follows Maurice as he embarks on a different adventure. In the first part, Maurice joins a group of American settlers who are fighting against the Mexican government. In the second part, he becomes involved in a war between two Native American tribes. And in the third part, he sets out to rescue a group of American women who have been taken captive by Mexican bandits.Throughout the book, Reid provides vivid descriptions of the Texas frontier, including its rugged terrain, harsh weather, and dangerous wildlife. He also explores the complex relationships between different groups of people living in the region, including the tensions between Americans and Mexicans, and between settlers and Native Americans.Overall, Wild Life; Or Adventures On The Frontier: A Tale Of The Early Days Of The Texas Republic is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Texas and the American frontier. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.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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