The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. It explores themes of love, conflict, and the cultural intricacies of colonial Mexico. The story begins with a military invasion in a city known for its complex social dynamics, focusing on the life of a soldier who becomes infatuated with a local woman amidst the turmoil. The opening of the book introduces us to La Puebla de los Angeles, a city rife with religious figures, societal tensions, and a stark contrast between its picturesque beauty and corrupt undercurrents. As a group of American soldiers enters the city, they face ambiguous reception from its inhabitants. Among them is the protagonist, who becomes captivated by Mercedes Villa-Senor, a woman who seems to embody both beauty and intrigue. However, the soldier's attention is met with unexpected rivalry and danger, as local dynamics shift and the socio-political atmosphere grows hostile. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of romance against a backdrop of war and moral complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-02-07