The Treasure of Pearls

This novel is a historical adventure set during the French Revolution. It follows the story of a young nobleman who becomes embroiled in the intrigue and violence of the time. The protagonist's quest for revenge against those responsible for his family's downfall drives the plot, which involves themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.

By Gustave Aimard · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Western · 28 chapters · 89,091 words

First lines

We stand on Mexican soil. We are on the seaward skirt of its westernmost State of Sonora, in the wild lands almost washed by the Californian Gulf, which will be the formidable last ditch of the unconquerable red men flying before the Star of the Empire.

Before us, the immensity of land; behind us, that of the Pacific Ocean.

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The Treasure of Pearls is listed on Textopian as a novel by Gustave Aimard, dated 1867 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gustave Aimard
• Date: 1867 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Western, Action, Drama
• Length: 89,091 words
• Structure: 28 chapters, 1,569 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot centers around a quest for treasure, involving exploration and danger.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, with references to real events and settings.
• Western — The narrative includes elements typical of Westerns, such as frontier life and encounters with indigenous peoples.
• Action — The book contains numerous action sequences and physical confrontations.

Tags

Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Western · Frontier Life · Pioneers · Settlers · Native Americans · Colonialism · Exploitation · Revenge · Betrayal

Contents

• The Pieces and the Board
• Envy no Man his Grave
• The Pirate's Bequest
• A Desert Mystery
• The Godsend
• Any Port in a Storm
• A Waking Nightmare
• The "Little Joker."
• The Way Layers
• The Pearl Diver's Price
• The Two Captains of the "Goleta."
• The Rout Complete
• Intervention
• The Haul of Millions
• The Pathfinder's Honour
• A haven Worse than the Storm
• The Purest of Pearls
• Out and Away
• The Old, Old Friends
• The Angelito
• The Lancers' Charge
• The Pact of Blood
• Cannon is Brought to Bear
• The Unwilling Volunteer
• The Loyalty of the Apache
• The Harvest of the Knife
• The True Caballero
• The Best Bait to Catch Apaches

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