The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories by William Henry Giles Kingston

"The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories" by W.H.G. Kingston is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book comprises various narratives, including nautical tales and stories featuring female authors, providing insights into different settings and characters. One prominent story involves a young Indian named Sigenok and the Frampton family, showcasing themes of bravery, friendship, and survival in the face of adversity. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Frampton family, particularly focusing on Mr. Frampton and his son, Harry. As the two share a moment in their Devonshire garden, Harry shows curiosity about North American Indians, prompting his father to narrate his past experiences in Rupert's Land. Mr. Frampton recounts a harrowing encounter with Sioux warriors while protecting the Ojibway Indian, Sigenok, from his pursuers. The narrative weaves in descriptions of the harsh realities of life in their newly settled land, hinting at the struggles and dangers that lie ahead for the characters as they navigate their relationships with the local Native tribes and the natural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Poetry
Subject Juvenile literature
Subject Children's stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 24662
Release Date
Last Update Jan 22, 2009
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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