Gustave Aimard (1818-1883) was the author of numerous books about Latin America. Aimard was born Olivier Aimard in Paris. In this book: The Guide of the Desert The Flying Horseman The Freebooters, A Story of the Texan War The Rebel Chief, A Tale of Guerilla Life The Bee Hunters, A Tale of Adventure Last of the Incas, A Romance of the Pampas Translated by Frederic Charles Lascelles Wraxall