The Border Rifles by Gustave Aimard

This novel is a historical adventure set during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War. It follows the story of a group of French-Canadian volunteers who join the Texan army to fight against Mexico for independence. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of war, as the characters navigate their own motivations and allegiances amidst the conflict.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 30 chapters

Contents

• The Runaway
• Quoniam
• Black and White
• The Manada
• Black-Deer
• The Claim
• Monkey-Face
• The Declaration of War
• The Snake Pawnees
• The Battle
• The Venta Del Potrero
• Love and Jealousy
• Carmela
• The Conducta De Plata
• The Halt
• A Political Sketch
• The Panther-Killer
• Lanzi
• The Chase
• The Confession
• The Jaguar
• Blue-Fox
• The White Scalper
• After the Fight
• An Explanation
• The Express
• The Guide
• John Davis
• The Bargain
• The Ambuscade

More by Gustave Aimard

• The Frontiersmen (1867)
• The Freebooters (1867)
• The White Scalper (1847)
• The Pirates of the Prairies (1844)
• The Trapper's Daughter (1847)
• The Gold-Seekers (1869)
• The Tiger-Slayer (1867)
• The Indian Chief (1867)
• All works by Gustave Aimard