Mayne Reid
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.
The Boy Slaves
Stranded after a shipwreck, a group of young boys must fight for survival in a dangerous land, evading capture and enslavement at every turn.
By Mayne Reid
The Boy Hunters
Driven by their father's dream, three brave brothers venture into the untamed prairies to hunt a legendary white buffalo, testing their courage and knowledge of nature.
By Mayne Reid
The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure
A farm boy's hunger for adventure leads him to a shipwreck and a battle for survival in a dangerous land.
By Mayne Reid
The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse
After a tragic encounter costing a young woman her prized horse, a ranger captain finds himself entangled in a web of love, duty, and unexpected challenges on the Mexican frontier.
By Mayne Reid
Lost Lenore: The Adventures of a Rolling Stone
From a contentious home in Dublin to the vastness of the sea, a young man sets off on an unpredictable journey to find himself and a place to belong.
By Mayne Reid
The Wild Huntress: Love in the Wilderness
Amidst the beauty of the wild American frontier, a landowner finds himself caught between a bitter feud and unexpected love with two very different sisters.
By Mayne Reid
The Castaways
Stranded after a terrible storm, a small band of survivors must use all their courage and strength to survive on a deserted island full of hidden dangers and unexpected wonders.
By Mayne Reid
The Giraffe Hunters
Driven by dreams of reward and adventure, a band of young hunters ventures into the African wild, where they face thrilling dangers and encounter wild beasts in their high-stakes pursuit of giraffes.
By Mayne Reid
The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico
Amidst a land ravaged by war, a daring horseman challenges fate, setting off a chain of events involving romance, adventure, and deadly conflict.
By Mayne Reid
The Lost Mountain: A Tale of Sonora
In a drought-ridden desert where gold fever and vengeance collide, a caravan of miners must confront nature's brutality and the wrath of native warriors to reach a legendary mountain of riches.
By Mayne Reid
The Plant Hunters: Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains
Venture into the treacherous Himalayas with a team of plant hunters as they pursue rare botanical treasures, facing wild animals and untamed landscapes at every turn.
By Mayne Reid
The Desert Home: The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness
A group of prairie merchants crosses a harsh desert, facing dangerous conditions and stunning scenery.
By Mayne Reid
The Vee-Boers: A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa
In a harsh land, brave settlers face nature's fury and fierce beasts in their search for a promised future.
By Mayne Reid
No Quarter!
Amidst a kingdom torn by civil unrest, a queen's ambition ignites a battle for absolute power.
By Mayne Reid
The Scalp Hunters
In the untamed West, a young adventurer chases fortune and identity, confronting scalp hunters and moral quandaries in a brutal landscape.
By Mayne Reid
The Flag of Distress: A Story of the South Sea
A frantic chase begins when a ship signaling distress sails away at full speed, hiding a startling secret and hinting at a deeper, more mysterious fate for its missing crew.
By Mayne Reid
The Maroon
Amidst a landscape of colonial tension and mystical beliefs, a Jamaican estate owner confronts a spiritual trial threatening to ignite a firestorm.
By Mayne Reid
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Venture into a world where survival is savage, and the line between awe and horror blurs as unusual tribes practice strange and unsettling rituals.
By Mayne Reid
The Finger of Fate: A Romance
Bound by blood but divided by love and vengeance, two brothers lock horns over a beautiful woman, igniting a fierce rivalry.
By Mayne Reid
The Boy Tar
Driven by a thirst for adventure, a young stowaway on a ship to Peru quickly finds himself trapped in a dark cargo hold battling dangers beyond his wildest dreams.
By Mayne Reid