The Red River Half-Breed

This novel tells the story of a young half-breed who seeks revenge against the white men responsible for his family's death and the destruction of their home. The protagonist navigates the complexities of racial tension, loyalty, and identity in the American West during the mid-19th century. Through his journey, the reader is presented with themes of justice, morality, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The narrative explores the consequences of violence and the cyclical nature of revenge, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation that reshapes the protagonist's understanding of himself and his place in society.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1866 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 31 chapters

Contents

• The Crest of the Continent
• The False Pilot
• The Mountaineers' Snug Cabin
• The Man who Ran Right into Trouble
• The Lone Man's Story
• In Hostile Hands
• Cherokee Bill Recruiting
• The Gold Grabbers
• The Red River Half-Breeds
• The Storm King
• The Irresistible Bait
• Under the Mask
• The Beautiful Prisoner's Friend
• The Compact
• An Ingenious Introduction
• The Thorn of Roses
• How "French Paul" Got Hurt
• Rosario Begins to Hope
• The Nest of Traitors
• The Underminer
• The Best Way to Learn is to Look and Listen
• The Late Visitor to the Ladies
• A Forest Letter
• The Yager's "Treaty Talk" with our Hero
• We Hear from Cherokee Bill
• The all-Powerful Emblem
• The Mountain Man is Reinforced
• Drawing to a Head
• On the Eve of the Attack
• The Half-Breed Dies Game
• The Women's Camp

More by Gustave Aimard

• 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)
• The Gold-Seekers (1869)
• The Tiger-Slayer (1867)
• All works by Gustave Aimard