The Queen of the Savannah

This novel is a classic tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of colonial Africa. The story follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in the intrigue and politics of the African savannah, navigating complex relationships with various characters including British colonizers, African leaders, and European explorers. The narrative explores themes of power, identity, and cultural clashes as the protagonist navigates her own position within this complex web. Through her experiences, the novel critiques the colonial project and its impact on indigenous populations. The writing style is descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the African landscape and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and nuanced, with a focus on the inner lives and motivations of the female protagonist. Overall, this novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of colonialism, identity, and power dynamics in 19th-century Africa.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Western · 43 chapters · 150,737 words

First lines

The story begins on May 5, 1805, in one of the wildest and most abrupt portions of New Spain, which now forms the State of Coahuila, belonging to the Mexican Confederation.

If the reader will have the kindness to take a glance at a numerous cavalcade, which is debouching from a canyon and scaling at a gallop the scarped side of a rather lofty hill, on the top of which stands an _aldea_, or village of Indios mansos, he will at the same time form the acquaintance of several of our principal characters, and the country in which the events recorded in this narrative occurred.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1867 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Western, Romance, Drama
• Length: 150,737 words
• Structure: 43 chapters, 3,061 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot is driven by exploration and action in exotic settings, typical of adventure narratives.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, incorporating real events and figures into the narrative.
• Western — The themes and setting align with the Western genre, focusing on frontier life and conflicts.
• Romance — There are romantic elements that influence character motivations and plot developments.

Tags

Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Western · Frontier Life · Native American · Colonialism · Exploitation · Survival · Perseverance · Self-Reliance · Female Protagonist

Contents

• The Expedition
• The Adventurers
• Redskins and Whiteskins
• A Night in the Woods
• The Red Buffaloes
• The Succour
• The Cascabel
• Inside the Hacienda
• The Council
• General Fray Pelagio
• A Conversation
• The Envoy
• Don Melchior Diaz
• Mother and Daughter
• The Sortie
• On the Road
• An Alarm
• The Redskins
• Count De Melgosa
• Diego Lopez
• Leona Vicario
• The Interview
• The Dungeon
• Sotavento Makes a Move
• The Council of the Red Buffaloes
• The War Trail
• The Snare
• Oliver Clary
• The Wounded Man
• Dona Emilia
• The Chief's Proposal
• Preparations for a Rescue
• The Revolution
• On the Trail
• The Jacal
• The Prisoner
• Moonshine
• The Teocali
• In the Field
• A Young Heart
• The Ambush
• The Pursuit
• Running Water

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