About the book: 1989 / The book includes an action-packed historical story by Louis Boussenard (1847-1910) “Captain Rip-off”, which tells about the Anglo-Boer War, about the indomitable courage of the young heroes, and the fascinating novel by Gustave Aimard (1818-1883) “Gambusino”, which tells the story of the civil war of the descendants of Montezuma against the Spaniards. Illustrations by E. Vedernikov.