The Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the Prairies: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the Prairies: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

The Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the Prairies is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Rathborne, St. George (1854–1938).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the Prairies" by Harry St. George is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely centers on adventure and romance set in the American West, featuring a young hunter named Chauncy Branrare as the protagonist, who aims to establish his prowess and uncover his family’s inheritance amidst thrilling escapades. The opening of the narrative introduces Chauncy Branrare, an adventurous young man equipped for hunting in the prairies of Texas. While riding, he hears a woman's cry for help and encounters Donna Iola, who is in grave danger from a panther. Chauncy bravely rescues her, and they quickly develop a bond as they share a meal after her terrifying experience. However, their moment of respite is interrupted by a band of Comanches tracking Donna, leading Chauncy to devise a plan to help her escape while he remains behind to confront the tribe. As the tension builds, the reader is drawn into a tale of bravery, romance, and the perils of the untamed wilderness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the Prairies
- Author credits: Rathborne, St. George (1854–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bears -- Fiction
- Comanche Indians -- Fiction
- Dime novels
- French -- Fiction
- Horsemen and horsewomen -- Fiction
- Hunters -- Fiction
- Mexicans -- Fiction
- Racially mixed people -- Fiction
- Texas -- Fiction
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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