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by Gustave Aimard · 1818–1883
"The Treasure of Pearls: A Romance of Adventures in California" by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the expansive and often perilous landscapes of California and Mexico, the story revolves around themes of adventure, romance, and survival. The narrative features key characters including Benito Vázquez de Bustamente, a young man skilled in hunting and pearl diving, and Dolores, the beautiful daughter of Captain Miranda, as they navigate numerous treacherous encounters. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vivid and untamed landscape of Sonora, Mexico, where various characters converge. We meet Benito and the unconscious girl, Dolores, along with her father, Don José, who has fallen victim to an Apache attack. As they attempt to evade danger and pursue their complex destinies, we learn about their interconnected fates and the threats posed by various adversaries, including bandits and hostile Native American tribes. The chapter sets the tone for an action-packed adventure, full of suspense and the promise of hidden treasures, culminating with Benito’s desperate quest to save Dolores and avenge the wrongs against his family, all while finding a way to navigate the perils of the wild.
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- Read time
- 342 min
- Words
- 75,238
- Chapters
- 33
- Paragraphs
- 1,616
- Price
- Free
- California -- Fiction
- Western stories
"I tell you that this fell on my head.
«Les digo que esto cayó sobre mi cabeza.
If it rains more of the like we must dash out the fire, or we'll be blown higher than the eagle flies!"
Si llueve más de esto, debemos apagar el fuego, ¡o nos llevarán volando más alto que el águila!».
Every man had drawn a weapon.
Cada hombre había desenvainado un arma.
Their ignorance of meteorology might be great or little, but cartridges do not come with Mexican rain often enough to be calmly accepted without an inquisition.
Su ignorancia de la meteorología podía ser grande o pequeña, pero los cartuchos no llegan con la lluvia mexicana con suficiente frecuencia como para ser aceptados con calma sin una investigación.
"The strangers!"
«¡Los extranjeros!»,
cried the captain, prudently backing towards the wall at the point furthest from the ladder's end.
gritó el capitán, retrocediendo prudentemente hacia la pared en el punto más alejado del extremo de la escalera.
"Have they come in among us?"
«¿Han venido entre nosotros?»
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- Spanish, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #46276
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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