Curumilla (1860)

By Gustave Aimard

Book Overview

Curumilla is a novel written by Gustave Aimard in 1860. The story is set in South America and follows the adventures of a young man named Curumilla, who is a member of the Mapuche tribe. Curumilla is on a quest to avenge the death of his father, who was killed by a Spanish conquistador. Along the way, he meets a French explorer named Paul d'Arboussier, and the two become friends and allies. Together, they navigate the dangerous terrain of the Andes Mountains and the dense jungles of the Amazon, battling hostile tribes and treacherous enemies. Curumilla's journey takes him from the rugged wilderness of South America to the bustling cities of Europe, where he must confront the Spanish aristocracy and fight for justice. Aimard's novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of colonialism, revenge, and friendship. It is a vivid and exciting portrayal of life in South America during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436817420
• ISBN13: 9781436817424
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"