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La cuerda del ahorcado : Últimas aventuras de Rocambole: I El Loco de Bedlam

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871
Contributor:
Corona Bustamante, F.
Language:
Spanish
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"La cuerda del ahorcado" by Ponson du Terrail is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically the year 1889. The story follows Rocambole, a central character who appears to be leading a group of disparate individuals through a perilous situation in a subterranean setting. The narrative unfolds with intense moments of danger, hinting at themes of bravery, despair, and the quest for freedom against oppressive forces. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a chaotic scenario where Rocambole and his companions are trapped underground amid violent collapses and the threat of police discovery. As they navigate through the dark, Rocambole remains calm and strategic, contemplating their situation and advising his companions while searching for an escape route. Tension builds as they discover an old barrel of gunpowder, leading to a significant plan involving explosives in a desperate attempt to create a new path to freedom. The situation intensifies with the looming threat of capture and the need for collaboration among the characters, setting the stage for a gripping adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Notes:
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Release date is 2009-01-03

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