De graaf de Lhorailles by Gustave Aimard

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Author Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Illustrator Rochussen, Charles, 1814-1894
Uniform Title La grande flibuste. Dutch
Title De graaf de Lhorailles
Series Title Aimard's Indiaansche verhalen, [12]
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "De Graaf de Lhorailles" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous and adventurous era of the exploration of America, focusing on adventurers, gold seekers, and the complex social dynamics of Mexican society. The narrative begins to weave the lives of several characters, including the bold don Martial and the troubled Anita, as they navigate a world filled with greed, ambition, and romantic entanglements. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the city of Guaymas amid a gold rush, where a vibrant fiesta named "feria de plata" is unfolding. Amidst the gambling excitement, we meet don Martial, a well-dressed, charismatic man, who becomes a central figure due to his involvement in a high-stakes card game. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the haciendero don Sylva and his daughter Anita, highlighting the societal pressures and familial expectations surrounding their arranged marriage to a foreign nobleman, the titular Graaf de Lhorailles. As the festivities escalate, tension builds around personal desires versus societal obligations, setting the stage for a story rich in adventure, romance, and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Mexico -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 65517
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Most Recently Updated Apr 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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