The Missouri Outlaws by Gustave Aimard
This novel is a historical adventure set in the American West during the mid-19th century. It revolves around a group of outlaws who operate along the Missouri River and their interactions with law enforcement and other groups. The story explores themes of crime, violence, and survival in a lawless frontier environment.
By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 63,320 words
First lines
On the 4th of August, 1801, a little after eight o'clock at night, just as the last rays of the setting sun disappeared behind the heights of Dorchester, gilding as they did so the summits of certain islands scattered at the entrance to Boston Bay, some idlers of both sexes, collected on Beacon Hill, at the foot of the lighthouse, saw a large vessel making for the harbour.
At first it seemed as if the ship would be compelled to desist from her design, as the wind was slightly contrary; but, by a series of skilful manoeuvres, it at last passed by the danger which threatened, the sails were one by one taken in and furled, and finally the anchor was cast beside one of the many vessels in port.
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Genres
- Western — The book is set in the American frontier and involves themes typical of Westerns, such as outlaws and law enforcement.
- Adventure — The narrative is driven by action-packed sequences and the exploration of untamed territories.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, reflecting the period's social and cultural aspects.
- Action — The plot includes numerous action scenes and confrontations, emphasizing physical feats and challenges.
Tags
Western · Outlaw · Frontier · Adventure · Action · Thriller · Historical Fiction · American West · Lawlessness · Crime · Pursuit · Escape
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gustave Aimard
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action, Drama
- Length: 63,320 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 2,213 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- The Good Ship Patriot
- Samuel Dickson Gives Advice to his Brother
- A Queer Customer
- An Alliance Offensive and Defensive
- A Great Medicine Council
- Samuel Dickson Hunts a Moose Deer
- Joshua Dickson Becomes Master of the Valley
- Diana Dickson and her Foe
- They Make an Acquaintance
- Who the Stranger was
- Explanations
- How the Three Travellers Went to George Clinton's
- Tom Mitchell
- Samuel and Joshua
- New Characters
- Tom Mitchell as Redresser of Wrongs
- A Diplomatic Conversation between Two Rascals
- The Prisoner
- In which Tom Mitchell Discovers that Honesty is a Good Speculation
- A Strange Chase
- Captain Tom Mitchell, the Avenger
- A Desperate Struggle