
Prologue.
Chapter One. - The Grito of Hidalgo.
Chapter Two. - An Irksome Journey.
Chapter Three. - An Enigma.
Chapter Four. - The Hungry Travellers.
Chapter Five. - Black and Red.
Chapter Six. - The Tiger-Hunter.
Chapter Seven. - The Chase of the Jaguar.
Chapter Eight. - A Grand Spectacle.
Chapter Nine. - The Cascade.
A weary traveler roams the remote highlands of Mexico, drawn by a fascination with the elusive priest‑soldier who once led a revolt against the Spanish. He strikes up conversation with an aging revolutionary officer, hoping to uncover the private side of the celebrated leader, a story that official histories have long ignored. The captain, unable to satisfy his curiosity, promises a connection to a living witness who served at the general’s side.
That night, alone on the quiet platform of a mountain inn, the traveler hears an eerie, hoarse horn echoing from a deep ravine below. The sound pulls him to the cliff’s edge, where a lone figure—tall, indigenous, and cloaked in native attire—emerges from the darkness. The mysterious encounter hints at hidden motives and secret knowledge, setting the stage for a quest that blends historical intrigue with the untamed spirit of the Mexican frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (737K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2008-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1883
Adventure, danger, and wide-open landscapes fill these classic stories by an Irish-born novelist who turned his own restless life into fiction. His books helped shape the popular image of the American frontier for generations of young readers.
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