The Flying Horseman (eBook, ePUB) - Aimard, Gustave
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We left the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter Eva prisoners of the Pincheyra.[1]Thanks to the presence of the strangers in the camp, no one came to trouble the solitude of the captives.Towards the evening they were warned by a somewhat brief message to make all their preparations, so as to be ready to commence a journey at the first signal.The baggage of the two ladies had been, strange to say, scrupulously respected by the partisans; it was therefore somewhat considerable, and required four mules to carry it. They were promised that beasts of burden should be placed at their disposal.…mehr

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We left the Marchioness de Castelmelhor and her daughter Eva prisoners of the Pincheyra.[1]Thanks to the presence of the strangers in the camp, no one came to trouble the solitude of the captives.Towards the evening they were warned by a somewhat brief message to make all their preparations, so as to be ready to commence a journey at the first signal.The baggage of the two ladies had been, strange to say, scrupulously respected by the partisans; it was therefore somewhat considerable, and required four mules to carry it. They were promised that beasts of burden should be placed at their disposal.
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.