Mayne Reid

The Tiger Hunter (eBook, ePUB)

Chasing the Legendary Man-Eating Tiger: An Adventure of Courage and Survival in India's Wilderness

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Tiger Hunter," Mayne Reid masterfully weaves an adventure narrative set against the lush backdrop of Indian jungles, reflecting the Victorian fascination with exotic locales and daring exploits. The novel follows the daring escapades of its protagonist, a British officer who embarks on a perilous quest to confront the majestic yet fearsome Bengal tiger. Reid's vivid descriptions and dynamic prose transport readers into a world of danger and excitement, underscoring the era's themes of imperialism and the struggle between man and nature. His use of suspense and richly detailed scenes highlights the cultural and existential confrontations inherent in colonial encounters. Mayne Reid, a renowned author and adventurer born in 1818 in Scotland, drew from his own experiences in America and the East to create compelling narratives that captivated audiences. His upbringing in a family of hunters and his time in the outdoors informed his rich imagination, imbuing his tales with authenticity and a sense of adventure. Reid's unique perspectives on colonialism and cultural encounters placed him among the most notable writers of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking. Readers seeking an exhilarating journey into the heart of the jungle, coupled with sharp commentary on imperial values, will find "The Tiger Hunter" a compelling read. Reid'Äôs gripping storytelling and intricate character development make it a significant work, not only of adventure literature but also as a reflection of its time's cultural tensions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 364
• Altersempfehlung: ab 1 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066176815
• Artikelnr.: 58756359

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.