The Freebooters: A Story of the Texan War

By Gustave Aimard

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a war for independence, a frightened monk is challenged and he must find courage in a world that has blurred the border between enemy and ally.

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Culture/Civilization/Society History - American Fiction

Released

2012-08-28

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Summary

"The Freebooters: A Story of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard is a historical fiction that transports readers to the dangerous times of the Texan War, exploring themes of courage and endurance in the fight for freedom. The story begins with Fray Antonio and his close escape, after which he has a brush with the Apaches. Antonio is a timid friar who is now running for his life. He learns how to tap into his courage as he tries to dodge hidden dangers and encounters. Surprisingly, the Apaches are there to help him, which reveals courage and the ability to see past cultural differences, setting the stage for high-stakes drama later.