The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain by Joseph A. Altsheler
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"The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period following the Civil War, focusing on young Clarke and his companion Boyd as they navigate through the vast and perilous American West, encountering the powerful Sioux nation led by the resolute chief Red Cloud. Their quest is fraught with danger, adventure,
and the clash between the encroaching settlers and the indigenous tribes. The opening of the book introduces us to the lead character, Will Clarke, who feels a mix of excitement and trepidation as he witnesses a tense standoff between soldiers and Sioux warriors. A conference led by Red Cloud serves as a critical moment, where he asserts the Sioux's determination to protect their lands from white encroachment. Clarke's admiration for the chief and his instincts for survival are immediately evident. Following a series of intense events, including an escape from the soldiers, Clarke and Boyd set forth into the wilderness, determined to continue their quest for a legendary gold mine, while evading the dangers posed by the Sioux. This opening sets up a narrative teeming with themes of bravery, exploration, and the complex relationships between the settlers and Native Americans during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| LoC No. | 18004157 |
| Title | The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain |
| Credits |
Produced by D. Alexander, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dakota Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28115 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28115-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1734 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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