Guide of the Desert by Gustave Aimard

The story follows a young Frenchman who flees to the desert after being involved in a crime. He becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival tribes and must use his wits and cunning to survive. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a mysterious woman who becomes a key figure in his journey. The narrative explores themes of survival, loyalty, and redemption as the protagonist navigates the harsh desert environment.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 20 chapters · 78,485 words

First lines

Loading in the environs of Barbara Bay, Cape Horn, I was surprised, with two companions, by the Patagonians, and made prisoner. I had the pain of witnessing from the cliffs the departure of the whaler on board of which I had entered at Havre as harpooner.

It was with a deep pang of grief, and eyes bathed in tears, I saw the white sails of my ship disappear on the horizon, and the sea become solitary once more.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1867 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction, Action, Drama
• Length: 78,485 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 2,322 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The book primarily focuses on thrilling and daring exploits in a desert setting, emphasizing exploration and survival.
• Western — The narrative includes elements typical of Westerns, such as frontier life, rugged landscapes, and encounters with indigenous peoples.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, incorporating real events and settings to enhance the authenticity of the narrative.
• Action — The plot is driven by fast-paced sequences and physical confrontations, maintaining a high level of excitement and tension.

Tags

Adventure · Desert · Exploration · Frontier · Historical Fiction · Literary Classic · Male Protagonist · Narrative Non-Fiction · Pioneering Spirit · Romance · Semi-Autobiographical · Serial Novel

Contents

• A Prisoner
• The Gaucho
• The Rancho
• The Fazenda do Rio D'Ouro
• O Sertao
• Tarou Niom
• The Marquis De Castelmelhor
• A Noble Bandit
• Through the Desert
• The Guaycurus
• A Strategic Assault
• The Payagoa Village
• The Chase
• Disaster
• El Vado Del Cabestro
• Friends and Enemies
• The Peons
• San Miguel De Tucuman
• La Montonera
• The Soiree

More by Gustave Aimard

• Los Merodeadores de Fronteras (1861)
• Las noches mejicanas (1864)
• The Frontiersmen (1867)
• The Border Rifles (1867)
• The Freebooters (1867)
• The White Scalper (1847)
• The Pirates of the Prairies (1844)
• The Trapper's Daughter (1847)
• All works by Gustave Aimard