Gaspar the Gaucho: A Story of the Gran Chaco: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Gaspar the Gaucho: A Story of the Gran Chaco is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
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"Gaspar the Gaucho: A Story of the Gran Chaco" by Captain Mayne Reid is an adventure novel written in the Victorian era. The narrative unfolds in the Gran Chaco region of South America, centering around Ludwig Halberger, a naturalist, and his family, particularly his daughter Francesca, who become embroiled in perilous situations involving indigenous tribes and a nefarious Paraguayan adversary. The story intertwines themes of exploration, survival, and the clash between civilization and the wild. The beginning of the story sets the scene in the vast, largely uncharted territory of the Gran Chaco, highlighting its beauty and dangers. Halberger’s family finds themselves in a precarious position after they attempt to visit the local Tovas tribe, only to discover that their chief, who previously offered them protection, has died. As tensions rise due to the undercurrents of Paraguayan political intrigue, Valdez, a figure from Halberger’s past, seeks to exploit this situation for his own gain. When Francesca and her father are ambushed while exploring the deserted village of the Tovas, Francesca is captured, propelling the narrative toward themes of rescue and treachery as Gaspar the Gaucho is introduced as a key character with the skills necessary to navigate these dangers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Gaspar the Gaucho: A Story of the Gran Chaco
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Gran Chaco -- Juvenile fiction
- Indians of South America -- Juvenile fiction
- South America -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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