Mayne Reid

The Guerilla Chief, and Other Tales (eBook, ePUB)

Thrilling Frontier Adventures: Action-Packed Tales of the Wild West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Guerilla Chief, and Other Tales," Mayne Reid presents a riveting collection that delves into the tumultuous world of guerrilla warfare during the 19th century, intertwining themes of heroism, adventure, and moral ambiguity. Reid's distinctive narrative style is marked by vivid descriptions and a high-paced, action-oriented storytelling approach that captivates readers. Set against the backdrop of conflicts such as the Mexican-American War and the struggles for independence in Latin America, these tales reflect the complexities of human nature and the chaos of war, positioning Reid as a precursor to modern adventure literature. Mayne Reid was a prolific author known for his adventurous tales and his fascination with the natural world, rooted in his early experiences as a soldier and his travels. Born in 1818 in Northern Ireland, Reid's life was marked by a fervent curiosity about distant lands and their peoples. His literary career was influenced by his personal encounters with bravery and survival, imbuing his writing with authentic experiences and emotions that resonate throughout this collection. Readers seeking thrills and profound reflections on the human condition will find "The Guerilla Chief, and Other Tales" an exhilarating read. Reid'Äôs ability to blend action with deeper moral questions invites readers to confront the stark realities of conflict while immersing them in the adventurous spirit of historical narratives. Recommended for both history enthusiasts and adventure aficionados, this collection remains a poignant exploration of courage and conviction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 671
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066173135
• Artikelnr.: 58928898

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.