"The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century, inspired by the author's experiences during the war between America and Mexico, establishing itself as a pioneering work in the Wild West genre. The narrative follows the actions of Carlos, a cibolero, who lives a bold and adventurous lifestyle amidst a beautifully rugged landscape. Commencing with a vivid portrayal of the Sierra Blanca and the contrasting valley of San Ildefonso, the book introduces readers to the remnants of a once-prosperous settlement now scarred by time and conflict. The story then introduces a diverse cast of characters at the San Juan festival, highlighting social dynamics and ambitions, with the exceptional horseman Carlos preparing to participate in daring challenges, foreshadowing the conflict, romance, and exploration that are to follow.
The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico
By Mayne Reid
Amidst a land ravaged by war, a daring horseman challenges fate, setting off a chain of events involving romance, adventure, and deadly conflict.
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About the AuthorThomas Mayne Reid was a British novelist who fought in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). His many works on American life describe colonial policy in the American colonies, the horrors of slave labour, and the lives of American Indians. "Captain" Reid wrote adventure novels akin to those by Frederick Marryat (1792-1848), and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894). They were set mainly in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He was an admirer of Lord Byron. His novel Quadroon (1856), an anti-slavery work, was later adapted as a play entitled The Octoroon (1859) by Dion Boucicault and produced in New York.
Thomas Mayne Reid was a British novelist who fought in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). His many works on American life describe colonial policy in the American colonies, the horrors of slave labour, and the lives of American Indians. "Captain" Reid wrote adventure novels akin to those by Frederick Marryat (1792-1848), and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894). They were set mainly in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He was an admirer of Lord Byron. His novel Quadroon (1856), an anti-slavery work, was later adapted as a play entitled The Octoroon (1859) by Dion Boucicault and produced in New York.
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