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

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

• 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