A ghostly figure rides through the Texas plains, instilling fear in the inhabitants of old haciendas and ranchers encroaching on the ancestral lands of the Comanche. Irish mustang hunter Maurice finds himself pursued by the shadow of the grim rider, leading him to the gallows of the infamous Judge Lynch. Ultimately, it is the Headless Horseman who aids in the pursuit of justice. This tale weaves themes of fear, justice, and the clash of cultures in the American West, exploring the consequences of lawlessness and the supernatural in a land marked by conflict and survival.
Thomas Mayne Reid Books
April 4, 1818 – October 22, 1883
This author is celebrated for his adventure novels, reminiscent of the works of Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson. A profound admirer of Lord Byron, his narratives unfold primarily in untamed settings, spanning from the American West to the Himalayas. His storytelling immerses readers in action-packed tales set against the backdrop of exotic and wild landscapes, capturing the spirit of exploration and daring.
The Temple of Elemental Evil
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A sinister force, long thought destroyed, stirs in the land. As a she-demon bent on wreaking worldwide havoc struggles to escape her prison and a foul demigod plots to bend her to his will, a band of desperate heroes must infiltrate the very heart of darkness in a daring attempt to stop them both.
Der Roman von Mayne Reid entführt die Leser ins Texas des 19. Jahrhunderts, unmittelbar nach dem Beitritt zur Union. Mit detaillierten und gut recherchierten Kommentaren des Verlags wird ein tiefes Verständnis für die historische Epoche vermittelt. Diese Perspektive ermöglicht es den Lesern, die damaligen Ereignisse nicht nur zu erleben, sondern auch die Ansichten und Empfindungen der zeitgenössischen Leser nachzuvollziehen.
Famosas novelas
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Der weiße Häuptling
Nr. 721
Dobrodružně romantický příběh lásky mladého bělocha ke kvadronce, dívce, jejíž jedna babička byla černoška a jež je proto otrokyní. Odehrává se na jihu USA před více než sto lety, kolem roku 1850. Knížka anglického spisovatele pro mládež (1818-1883) poví mnoho i o společenských poměrech, zejména o instituci otroctví a o rasové nenávisti.
Prázdniny mladých boerů
- 143 pages
- 6 hours of reading
