Les chasseurs de chevelures by Mayne Reid
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| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Translator | Bureau, Allyre, 1810-1859 |
| Uniform Title | The scalp hunters. French |
| Title | Les chasseurs de chevelures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Les chasseurs de chevelures" by Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the American West during a time characterized by adventure, exploration, and the interaction between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative is centered around Henri Haller, a young adventurer drawn into the life of prairie merchants and the thrilling pursuits of hunting and trade. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for an expansive and richly descriptive portrayal of the untamed landscapes of the Wild West, describing everything from the vibrant flora to the majestic mountains. In the initial chapters, Henri arrives in Saint-Louis, where he seeks adventure and quickly becomes entangled with a group of charming prairie merchants. Through camaraderie, banter, and a few escapades, he is drawn into their world, filled with the promise of wealth and the excitement of life on the frontier. The opening showcases not only the scenery and atmosphere of the region but also introduces key characters who will shape Henri's journey in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10682 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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