The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In America – Facsimile Edition

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In America – Facsimile Edition

Author: Hergé
Price: £35
Publisher: Casterman
Publication Date: 2004
Format: Original cloth-backed boards
Condition: Fine
Pages: Unpaginated
Edition: Facsimile edition

Location: BR: 002589

In fine, tight, bright, clean condition. A very nice copy indeed. As new.

Tintin In America: A Brief Plot Summary

Arrival in Chicago
Tintin and Snowy arrive in Chicago, where Tintin plans to investigate organised crime. The city is under the control of notorious gangsters, led by Al Capone and his associates. Almost immediately, Tintin becomes a target. He is kidnapped by gangsters who want to stop his interference. Bound and gagged, Tintin narrowly escapes with Snowy’s help after being taken to an abandoned warehouse.

The Battle Against Gangsters
Tintin wastes no time in confronting Chicago’s criminal underworld. He successfully exposes one gang’s activities, leading to several arrests. However, the remaining gangsters retaliate. Tintin is ambushed again but manages to outwit his captors.

In one encounter, he tracks Al Capone’s operations to a hideout in the countryside. Tintin discovers illegal liquor production but is captured and thrown into Lake Michigan. Once again, Tintin’s quick thinking allows him to survive, and he escapes with Snowy by clinging to floating debris.

On the Run
As Tintin continues to disrupt gang operations, the gangsters launch a campaign to eliminate him. Tintin is lured into traps and ambushes multiple times. In one incident, a gangster tricks him into a car that drives off a cliff. However, Tintin and Snowy survive the crash and escape unharmed.

Throughout the story, Tintin constantly stays one step ahead of his pursuers. He helps the police identify several gang leaders and exposes their illegal dealings. However, each victory is short-lived as the remaining gangsters regroup and plot fresh attempts on his life.

The Native American Encounter
While evading the gangsters, Tintin travels west to pursue a new lead. He ends up in Native American territory, where a misunderstanding occurs. Gangsters spread rumours that Tintin is hostile to the tribe, resulting in Tintin being captured and tied to a stake for execution. Snowy’s quick actions save the day when he frees Tintin just in time. Tintin clears up the misunderstanding and earns the tribe’s respect before moving on.

Meanwhile, the gangsters continue to exploit the area. They seize land belonging to the Native Americans, motivated by the discovery of oil. Tintin exposes their greed and attempts to stop them, but the gangsters retaliate, forcing Tintin to flee once again.

The Final Pursuit
Returning to Chicago, Tintin intensifies his efforts to dismantle the crime syndicates. He exposes further corruption, thwarts robbery attempts, and foils kidnapping plots. At one point, a gangster captures Tintin and locks him in a steel press, but Tintin miraculously escapes the deadly machine.

Eventually, Tintin’s relentless pursuit of justice pays off. He succeeds in leading the police to a final showdown with the city’s gangsters. Many criminals are arrested, and their operations are shut down.

Conclusion
With the gangsters defeated and law restored to Chicago, Tintin becomes a celebrated hero. He and Snowy return home triumphant, having survived numerous traps, chases, and life-threatening situations. Their courage, quick thinking, and determination triumph over organised crime, solidifying Tintin’s reputation as an unshakeable and resourceful reporter.

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