Mayne Reid

No Quarter! (eBook, ePUB)

High-Stakes Maritime Adventure on the Golden Age of Piracy Seas

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "No Quarter!", Mayne Reid crafts a vivid tale of adventure that intertwines themes of survival, courage, and betrayal against a backdrop of the unforgiving American frontier. Written in the mid-19th century, Reid's narrative is characterized by its dynamic, action-driven prose and rich, descriptive passages that transport readers into the heart of both the wilderness and the human psyche. The novel reflects the era's fascination with the adventurous spirit and is set during a time of territorial expansion, encapsulating the conflicts between settlers and indigenous populations while exploring complex moral dilemmas faced by its characters. Mayne Reid, a prominent figure in the genre of adventure literature, was heavily influenced by his own experiences as a soldier, hunter, and fervent supporter of exploration. His works often echo his engagement with frontier life and the implications of colonialism. With a writing career that spanned many continents, Reid infused his narratives with personal insights, drawing from his travels across the United States, Mexico, and South America, enriching his portrayal of the challenges faced by his protagonists in "No Quarter!". This novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate thrilling escapades entwined with profound ethical questions. Reid'Äôs ability to blend adventure with introspective character studies makes "No Quarter!" an engaging and thought-provoking read, inviting audiences to reflect on the consequences of their choices amidst the chaos of survival.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664637383
• Artikelnr.: 58435531

Autorenporträt

Thomas Mayne Reid was an Irish-American author who lived from April 4, 1818, to October 22, 1883. He fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Through his many writings about American life, he has shown how the American states were run, how horrible it was to work as a slave, and how American Indians lived. Adventure books like those by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson were written by "Captain" Reid. Most of the stories took place in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He thought a lot of Lord Byron. His anti-slavery book Quadroon (1856) was turned into a play by Dion Boucicault called The Octoroon (1859), which was put on in New York. Robert Reid was born in the village of Ballyroney, which is near Katesbridge in County Down in Northern Ireland. He is the son of Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid Sr., who is a senior clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and his wife. Reid set out to become a Presbyterian priest because his father wanted him to. In September 1834, he started at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He stayed for four years, but he wasn't motivated to finish school and get his diploma. He taught at a school in Ballyroney after going back to Dublin.