The Missouri Outlaws by Gustave Aimard

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Author Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator St. John, Percy B. (Percy Bolingbroke), 1821-1889
Uniform Title Les outlaws du Missouri. English
Title The Missouri Outlaws
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library)
Summary "The Missouri Outlaws" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure-infused tale follows a variety of characters, including the adventurous outlaw Tom Mitchell and the strong-willed squatter Joshua Dickson, as they navigate the challenges of life on the American frontier amidst encounters with Native Americans and the tumult of their surroundings. With themes of bravery, love, and the pursuit of freedom, the novel presents a vivid depiction of frontier life. The opening of the book introduces readers to a cast of characters who are set against the backdrop of early 19th-century America. As the story unfolds, we meet Oliver, a young man embarking on a journey into the wilderness, having left behind the trappings of civilization in search of freedom. He encounters Captain Pierre Durand, who urges him to reconsider his isolation, and Samuel Dickson, who is characterized as a restless squatter determined to find a new home. The narrative sets the stage for their interwoven fates, exploring themes of friendship, survival, and the relentless spirit of adventure that defined early American life in the vast plains and valleys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Western stories
Subject Outlaws -- Fiction
Subject Missouri -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 44574
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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