No Quarter! (1905)

No Quarter! (1905)

Mayne Reid

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120655899
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No Quarter! is a thrilling adventure novel written by Mayne Reid and published in 1905. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a group of American pioneers who are heading westward in search of a new life. However, their journey is fraught with danger as they encounter hostile Native American tribes, treacherous terrain, and ruthless outlaws.The protagonist of the story is a young man named Maurice Gerald, who is determined to make a name for himself in the new frontier. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Blanche, a grizzled old trapper named Jim Bowie, and a band of Mexican bandits led by the notorious El Sol.As Maurice and his companions navigate the dangers of the frontier, they must also confront their own personal demons and learn to work together in order to survive. The novel is filled with thrilling action sequences, vivid descriptions of the western landscape, and memorable characters that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, No Quarter! is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier and the struggles of those who sought to tame it. It is a must-read for fans of westerns, adventure stories, and historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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