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  1. Chapter 1

    Dedication

    A poetic dedication to Ferris Greenslet, celebrating the shared love of fly fishing across different landscapes, from the Beaverkill to the Dee, and affirming a bond that transcends geography and time.

  2. Chapter 2

    The Courts of the Morning

    Archie Roylance, recovering from a wound, is invited by his friend Sandy Arbuthnot to join an expedition to the Gran Seco in Olifa. Sandy reveals his plan to overthrow the oppressive regime of the magnate Castor by inciting a rebellion among the mine workers. The chapter sets the stage for the adventure, introducing key characters and the political landscape of Olifa.

  3. Chapter 3

    Prologue by Sir Richard Hannay

    Sir Richard Hannay introduces the narrative, setting the stage for the events to come.

  4. Chapter 4

    I

    Sandy Arbuthnot and Blenkiron confront the Gobernador (Castor) about their rebellion in the Gran Seco, arguing that they will fight him not with conventional weapons but with the raw forces of youth and the oppressed Indian population. The Gobernador is taken on a tour of the rebel defenses, meeting Lieutenant Grayne and Captain Latimer, and is shown the hidden landing and the formidable defensive position.

  5. Chapter 5

    II

    On the eve of the revolution, a council of war is held at the hacienda. Janet discusses Olifa's awakening nationalism with Don Alejandro, Luis, and Castor. Castor reveals his newfound contentment in serving Olifa, while Sandy appears troubled by the regularized nature of the conflict. Plans are laid for the occupation of Santa Ana and the containment of General Lossberg.

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  1. Chapter 6III
  2. Chapter 7Book I: The Gran Seco
  3. Chapter 8I
  4. Chapter 9II
  5. Chapter 10III
  6. Chapter 11The Avalanche at the Saddle
  7. Chapter 12V
  8. Chapter 13VI
  9. Chapter 14VII
  10. Chapter 15VIII
  11. Chapter 16IX
  12. Chapter 17The Poison Country
  13. Chapter 18The Threat to the Courts of the Morning
  14. Chapter 19The Pass Through the Mountains
  15. Chapter 20The Thrones of the Kings
  16. Chapter 21Book II: The Courts of the Morning
  17. Chapter 22I
  18. Chapter 23II
  19. Chapter 24III
  20. Chapter 25The Avalanche at the Saddle
  21. Chapter 26V
  22. Chapter 27VI
  23. Chapter 28VII
  24. Chapter 29VIII
  25. Chapter 30IX
  26. Chapter 31The Poison Country
  27. Chapter 32The Threat to the Courts of the Morning
  28. Chapter 33The Pass Through the Mountains
  29. Chapter 34The Thrones of the Kings
  30. Chapter 35XIV
  31. Chapter 36Book III: Olifa
  32. Chapter 37I
  33. Chapter 38II
  34. Chapter 39III
  35. Chapter 40The Avalanche at the Saddle
  36. Chapter 41V
  37. Chapter 42VI
  38. Chapter 43VII
  39. Chapter 44VIII
  40. Chapter 45IX
  41. Chapter 46Epilogue
  42. Chapter 47Endnotes
  43. Chapter 48List of Illustrations
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