| Author |
Gregor, Elmer Russell, 1878- |
| Title |
The War Trail
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barbara Kosker, Michael and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The War Trail" by Elmer Russell Gregor is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the time of Native American tribes, the story follows White Otter, a young war chief of the Ogalala Sioux, as he embarks on a journey to rescue stolen ponies from the rival Blackfeet tribe. The narrative brings to life the rich traditions and the perils faced by these indigenous peoples in a landscape filled with tension and adventure. The opening of the story introduces White Otter as he prepares for a hunting expedition, emphasizing his status as a skilled hunter and leader. During this expedition, he encounters Lean Wolf, a Minneconjoux warrior, who brings news of a raid by the Blackfeet and invites White Otter to join a war party. The initial chapters explore themes such as bravery and community as White Otter gathers his fellow warriors and prepares to confront their adversaries. The reader is drawn into the world of the Sioux, with vivid depictions of the landscape, the significance of hunting, and the customs surrounding warfare, all setting the stage for the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36888 |
| Release Date |
Jul 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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