The Border Rifles

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Born Olivier Aimard in Paris, the author delves into Latin America and the American frontier through his extensive writings. He was the son of François Sébastiani, a general in Napoleon's army, and Mme. de Faudoas, highlighting a complex family background marked by notable historical figures. Aimard's life was shaped by his parents' unconventional marriage and the influence of his aristocratic lineage, which adds depth to his literary perspective on the regions he explored in his works.