Project Gutenberg 2007-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 135 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne Stewart, F. A. (Frank Algernon) 1877 Stewart, F.A. The Scalp Hunters Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Scalp Hunters" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story immerses readers in the adventurous and often brutal landscape of the American West during a period filled with tension between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative features a variety of characters, including Henry Haller, a young man seeking adventure and profit in the frontier, as well as the notorious scalp-hunter Seguin, hinting at a broader exploration of themes such as survival, courage, and the moral complexities of frontier life. At the start of the novel, the author vividly describes the vast and wild landscapes of America’s western territories, highlighting both their natural beauty and danger. The opening establishes a sense of place, moving through plains carpeted with flowers, deep forests, and rugged mountains, painted with rich descriptions that evoke the romance of exploration. As the narrative shifts, it introduces Haller, who is about to embark on a journey to Santa Fe, indicating that his adventures will involve encounters with traders, Native Americans, and possibly the darker sides of pioneer life, including the scalp-hunting trade. The beginning sets the scene for a tale steeped in action and exploration, inviting readers to join Haller in his quest for identity and fortune amid the perils of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Fiction 720903 720895 2024-10-10T07:38:51.354406 2023-09-10T10:21:36.300097 text/html text/html 741176 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/html 522173 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/html application/zip 656316 2024-10-10T07:39:02.597354 application/epub+zip 666547 2024-10-10T07:38:53.913394 application/epub+zip 350017 2024-10-10T07:38:52.402388 application/epub+zip 919092 2024-10-10T07:39:08.796322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906882 2024-10-10T07:39:01.563388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567243 2022-09-11T04:43:51.601378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 690302 690277 2024-10-10T07:38:49.959447 2023-09-10T10:21:35.111070 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 690211 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 266069 2007-10-31T09:25:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20461 2024-10-10T07:39:08.933296 application/rdf+xml 12433 2024-10-10T07:38:52.975381 image/jpeg 3323 2024-10-10T07:38:52.684400 image/jpeg 586531 2024-10-10T07:38:51.433417 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia