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

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

Aimard, Gustave

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ISBN10: 1104446383
ISBN13: 9781104446383
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tiger Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert is a novel written by the French author Gustave Aimard and first published in 1860. The story takes place in India during the 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Frenchman named Louis de Lavardens, who travels to the Indian desert to hunt tigers. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Indian princess named Anjoulika, who he falls in love with.However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Anjoulika is betrothed to a powerful Indian prince, and Louis must navigate the dangerous politics of the region to win her hand. Along the way, he also encounters a variety of other characters, including bandits, merchants, and soldiers, and must use his wit and bravery to survive in this harsh and unforgiving landscape.The Tiger Slayer is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, action, and political intrigue. Aimard's vivid descriptions of the Indian desert and its people bring the story to life, and his fast-paced narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This classic novel is a must-read for anyone who loves tales of exotic lands and daring heroes.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.

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