Gran Chaco is a mysterious region of America, which turned out to be “too tough” even for the fire and sword of the conquistadors. The inhabitants of this region are wild, independent creatures. Dozens of expeditions, scientific and military, who ventured deeper into the Chaco thickets, soon retreated and returned. But in the company of Captain Mine Reed, you can safely hit the road. This is a reliable guide. The pen of an amazing novelist leads its faithful reader into the world of centaurs and fiery arrows. This volume includes two stories about adventures in South and North America - "Gaspard the Gaucho" and "The Lost Mountain".