The Trail-Hunter by Gustave Aimard

This novel is a historical adventure set during the French Revolution and follows the exploits of a young man who becomes embroiled in the conflict while searching for his missing brother. The story takes place against the backdrop of the Reign of Terror, with its executions, guillotinings, and general chaos. The protagonist's quest leads him to encounter various characters, including aristocrats, revolutionaries, and commoners, each with their own motivations and agendas. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, the young man must confront his own moral ambiguities and make difficult choices that will determine his fate and the outcome of the Revolution.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 51 chapters · 125,298 words

First lines

In Mexico the population is only divided into two classes, the upper and the lower. There is no intermediate rank to connect the two extremes, and this is the cause of the two hundred and thirty-nine revolutions which have overthrown this country since the declaration of its independence. Why this is so is simple enough. The intellectual power is in the hands of a small number, and all the revolutions are effected by this turbulent and ambitious minority; whence it results that the country is governed by the most complete military despotism, instead of being a free republic.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1867 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Western, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action, Drama
• Length: 125,298 words
• Structure: 51 chapters, 3,141 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Western — The book is set in the American frontier and involves themes typical of Westerns, such as exploration, survival, and encounters with Native Americans.
• Adventure — The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey and the challenges faced, which are central to the adventure genre.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, providing a backdrop that influences the plot and characters.
• Action — The plot includes numerous action sequences and physical confrontations, which are key elements of the action genre.

Tags

Adventure · Western · Frontier · Pioneer · Exploration · Travelogue · Historical Fiction · American West · Native American · Settler · Colonialism · Conflict

Contents

• The Virgin Forest
• El Rancho Del Coyote
• The Contest
• The Cuchillada
• Don Miguel Zarate
• The Hunters
• The Peccaries
• Sunbeam
• The Wound
• The Adoption
• The Squatter's Shanty
• The Missionary
• The Rangers
• The Interview
• The Valley of the Buffalo
• The Prison
• The Assassination
• The Embassy
• The Sachem of the Coras
• The Presentation
• Conversation
• Psychological
• El Meson
• Diamond Cut Diamond
• Red Cedar
• A Stormy Discussion
• The Two Hunters
• The Mystery
• Fray Ambrosio
• The Ambuscade
• Two Varieties of Villains
• A Friendly Discussion
• El Canyon Del Buitre
• Nathan
• Father Seraphin
• The Wounded Man
• Unicorn
• Indian Diplomacy
• The Hunt of Wild Horses
• The Stranger
• The Surprise
• General Ventura
• The Meeting
• The Comanches
• The Abduction
• Negotiations
• The Revolt
• Free
• The Meeting
• Dona Clara
• El Vado Del Toro

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