The Gold-Seekers by Gustave Aimard

This novel follows a group of prospectors who embark on a perilous journey to the Canadian wilderness in search of gold. The story explores themes of greed, friendship, and survival amidst the harsh environment and Native American tribes.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1869 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 26 chapters · 90,785 words

First lines

On the 5th of July, 184-, at about six in the evening, a party of well-mounted horsemen started at a gallop from Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco, and proceeded along the road that traverses the village of Zapopan, celebrated for its miraculous virgin. After crossing the escarped summits of the Cordilleras, this road reaches the charming little town of Tepic, the usual refuge of those Europeans and rich Mexicans whom business carries to San Blas, but to whom the insalubrity of the air breathed in that port, the maritime arsenal of the Mexican union, would be mortal.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1869 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction, Action, Drama
• Length: 90,785 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 2,696 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative focuses on the thrilling and perilous journey of characters in search of gold, involving exploration and discovery.
• Western — Set in the American frontier, the story incorporates elements typical of Westerns, such as cowboys, Native Americans, and the untamed wilderness.
• Historical Fiction — The plot is grounded in a specific historical period, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
• Action — The book contains numerous action-packed sequences and conflicts that drive the plot forward.

Tags

Western · Adventure · Gold Rush · Frontier Life · Pioneer Spirit · American West · Mining · Prospecting · Exploration · Travelogue · Historical Fiction · Action

Contents

• The Meeting
• The Night Halt
• El Meson De San Juan
• Fifteen Years' Separation
• The Gentlemen of the Road
• A Sad Mistake
• The Barranca Del Mal Paso
• Explanations
• The Consequences Op a Love Song
• Delilah
• A Retrospect
• A Mexican's Progress
• The Next Day
• In which the Sale of the Herd is Discussed
• A Commercial Transaction
• Conversation
• Preparations
• Valentine's Return
• The Departure
• Two Men Made to Understand each other
• Guaymas
• The First Fortnight
• Pitic
• Diamond Cut Diamond
• The Tapada
• The Revolt

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