The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert

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The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert

by Gustave Aimard

EN·~9 hours

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Description

A seasoned wanderer who spent years living among the peoples of the desert brings a rare, first‑hand perspective to this sweeping tale. The narrative blends vivid descriptions of the harsh, sun‑baked plains of Sonora with the restless spirit of the frontier, where European dreamers and native tribes clash and cooperate in equal measure. Through the eyes of a keen observer, listeners will hear the clatter of wagon wheels, the whisper of the wind over sand dunes, and the distant roar of a tiger that haunts the night.

The story follows a rag‑tag band of daring adventurers who, driven by the lure of California’s newfound gold, trek across the Mexican frontier toward the fabled “Eldorado.” Along the way they confront treacherous terrain, shifting alliances, and the legend of a mysterious tiger‑slayer whose skill and courage become the thread that binds their disparate fates. The opening act promises high stakes, rich cultural encounters, and a sense of restless ambition that propels the listeners deeper into an unforgettable desert saga.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (533K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive, scans by Google)

Release date

2013-04-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gustave Aimard

Gustave Aimard

1818–1883

Best remembered for fast-paced adventure novels set in the American West and Mexico, this 19th-century French writer turned years of travel into stories full of scouts, frontier conflict, and dramatic escapes. His books helped feed Europe's fascination with the Wild West.

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