The Lone Ranche: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lone Ranche is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Lone Ranche" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American West, exploring themes of frontier life, conflict with Native Americans, and the code of honor among men. The opening chapters introduce us to a Kentuckian named Frank Hamersley, who finds himself at odds with local customs after an insult during a religious procession in Chihuahua, Mexico, leading to a duel that entangles him with troubling characters and friendships. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the city of Chihuahua and the tense atmosphere of both cultural clashes and violence. Hamersley witnesses a religious procession but unintentionally offends local customs, resulting in a confrontation with Captain Uraga. As tensions escalate, he receives assistance from Colonel Miranda, who proposes a duel with Uraga to secure Hamersley’s honor. This incident foreshadows a deeper connection between Hamersley and Miranda, as they navigate threats from both cultural adversaries and potentially treacherous political environments, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures and challenges on the frontier.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lone Ranche
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Birds -- Juvenile fiction
- Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
- Death -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Juvenile fiction
- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
- Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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