Gustave Aimard

Last of the Incas (eBook, ePUB)

A Romance of the Pampas

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The lush South American lowlands known as the Pampas have been the site of a tense tete-a-tete between the indigenous communities and the descendents of European settlers for centuries. Gustave Aimard's Last of the Incas is set against this backdrop, and recounts a period during which the tensions between the two groups boiled over.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 241
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776533879
• Artikelnr.: 41004856

Autorenporträt

Gustave Aimard, born Olivier Aimard on September 13, 1818, in Paris, France, was a prolific author best known for his adventure novels set in Latin America and the American frontier. His works often explored the lives of trappers, adventurers, and the complex interactions between settlers and indigenous peoples. Aimard's writing was deeply influenced by his personal experiences, having lived in various parts of South America. His novels, written in the mid-19th century, were filled with vivid depictions of the wilderness, the struggles of the frontier, and the interplay of cultures during the age of colonization. His characters often embodied themes of loyalty, honor, and survival amidst brutal landscapes. Despite the adventurous nature of his stories, Aimard's works also subtly critiqued European colonization and the impact of imperialism. In his narratives, he positioned the "good guys" as trappers and native people, contrasting them with the corrupt forces of colonial powers. Aimard passed away on June 20, 1883, in Paris at the age of 64. His legacy remains one of the foremost writers of adventure fiction during the 19th century, particularly for his portrayals of the Americas.