The White Gauntlet - Reid, Mayne

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Résumé :
The White Gauntlet is a historical novel written by Mayne Reid, first published in 1865. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century Scotland, it follows the life of the protagonist, Nigel Bruce, a young Scottish nobleman. The story revolves around Nigel's journey as he becomes embroiled in the political intrigues and power struggles of the time, leading to a series of adventures and encounters with various historical figures. Amidst the chaos, he finds love and friendship while navigating treacherous plots and battles. With vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and meticulous attention to historical detail, Mayne Reid paints a vivid picture of the era, depicting the challenges faced by individuals amidst the volatile socio-political climate. The White Gauntlet is celebrated for its engaging narrative and its portrayal of the resilience and bravery of its characters in the face of adversity.

Biographie:
Thomas Mayne Reid was an Irish-American author who lived from April 4, 1818, to October 22, 1883. He fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Through his many writings about American life, he has shown how the American states were run, how horrible it was to work as a slave, and how American Indians lived. Adventure books like those by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson were written by Captain Reid. Most of the stories took place in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He thought a lot of Lord Byron. His anti-slavery book Quadroon (1856) was turned into a play by Dion Boucicault called The Octoroon (1859), which was put on in New York. Robert Reid was born in the village of Ballyroney, which is near Katesbridge in County Down in Northern Ireland. He is the son of Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid Sr., who is a senior clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and his wife. Reid set out to become a Presbyterian priest because his father wanted him to. In September 1834, he started at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He stayed for four years, but he wasn't motivated to finish school and get his diploma. He taught at a school in Ballyroney after going back to Dublin.