On the Pampas

On The Pampas is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in Argentina during the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young English boy named Harry and his family as they travel to South America to start a new life. Harry's father has been hired to manage a large cattle ranch on the Argentine pampas, and the family must adapt to a new way of life in a new country.As Harry and his family settle into their new home, they encounter many challenges, including harsh weather, dangerous animals, and hostile indigenous tribes. Harry quickly learns how to ride horses and work with cattle, and he becomes friends with the local gauchos, or cowboys. However, he also finds himself caught up in the political turmoil of the time, as Argentina struggles for independence from Spain.Throughout the novel, Harry and his family must use their wits and strength to survive in a rugged and unforgiving land. They face many dangers, including a massive flood that threatens to destroy their home and livelihood. As Harry grows up, he becomes a skilled rancher and a respected member of the community, but he never forgets his roots in England.On The Pampas is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Argentina. It is a tale of courage, perseverance, and determination in the face of adversity, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.The boys were in the highest spirits at being at last really out upon the pampas, and as day fairly broke they had a hearty laugh at the appearance of their cavalcade. There was no road or track of any kind, and consequently, instead of following in a file, as they would have done in any other country, the party straggled along in a confused body. First came the animals--the sheep, bullocks, and cows. Behind these rode Lopez, in, his gaucho dress, and a long whip in his hand, which he cracked from time to time, with a report like that of a pistol--not that there was any difficulty in driving the animals at a pace sufficient to keep well ahead of the bullock carts, for the sheep of the pampas are very much more active beasts than their English relations.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.