The Scalp Hunters

by Mayne Reid

Overview

Thomas Mayne Reid (1818 - 1883) was an Irish-American novelist. He wrote many adventure novels similar to those written by Robert Louis Stevenson. His adventures take place in locations such as in untamed settings in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. The Scalp Hunters romance set in northern Mexico was published in 1852. An excerpt from the beginning reads, "I stand in an open plain. I turn my face to the north, to the south, to the east, and to the west; and on all sides behold the blue circle of the heavens girdling around me. Nor rock, nor tree, breaks the ring of the horizon. What covers the broad expanse between? Wood? water? grass? No; flowers. As far as my eye can range, it rests only on flowers, on beautiful flowers!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438521954
Publisher:	Book Jungle
Publication date:	07/01/2009
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Thomas Mayne Reid, known as Mayne Reid, was an Irish-American novelist celebrated for his adventure novels that captured the imaginations of readers in the 19th century. Mayne Reid was born in Ballyroney County Down, Ireland, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He grew up in an environment that valued education and was well-read from a young age. This literary foundation would later influence his writing career. His experiences in the war provided rich material for his future writings, as he participated in several significant battles and witnessed the harsh realities of military life. After the war, Reid settled in Philadelphia and began his career as a writer. His first successful novel. Action-Packed Narratives: His stories are known for their fast pace and exciting plotlines. Heroism and Resilience: Themes of bravery and survival against the odds are central to his works. "The Scalp Hunters" (1851)," The Desert Home" (1852)," The White Chief" (1855),"The Headless Horseman" (1865),"The Ocean Waifs" (1863). These novels were well-received and made Reid a popular author in both the United States and Europe. Mayne Reid's works have had a lasting impact on the genre of adventure fiction. His ability to weave thrilling stories with authentic details from his own experiences captivated a wide audience. His novels were not just entertaining, but, also provided readers with a window into the diverse and often perilous world of the 19th century.