The Tiger Slayer: A Tale Of The Indian Desert (1860)

By Gustave Aimard

Book Overview

The Tiger Slayer: A Tale Of The Indian Desert is a novel written by French author Gustave Aimard and first published in 1860. The story is set in the Indian desert and follows the adventures of a young Frenchman named Maurice Gerald, who travels to India in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he meets a group of hunters who are on a mission to kill a man-eating tiger that has been terrorizing the local villages. Maurice joins the hunt and proves himself to be a skilled marksman and a brave fighter. As the story unfolds, he also becomes involved in a conflict between two rival factions vying for control of the region. The Tiger Slayer is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, action, and suspense. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India and the challenges faced by those who ventured into the untamed wilderness. Aimard's writing style is descriptive and engaging, transporting the reader to a world of danger and excitement. Overall, The Tiger Slayer is a classic work of adventure fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1104403544
• ISBN13: 9781104403546
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"