| Author |
Avery, Henry M. |
| Title |
Old Bear-Paw, the trapper king; or, The love of a Blackfoot queen
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| Original Publication |
United States: Beadle and Adams,1872,copyright 1884.
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| Series Title |
Beadle's pocket novels No. 100
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"Old Bear-Paw, the Trapper King; or, The Love of a Blackfoot Queen" by Maj. Max Martine is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of Lew Kelly, a scout and trapper, as he navigates the tumultuous landscapes of the Black Hills in search of gold and game, while also becoming embroiled in a conflict involving the Blackfoot Nation. Central to the plot are themes of love and loyalty, particularly between Lew and Snowdrop, the daughter of a Blackfoot chief. The opening portion of the book introduces the characters Lew and Jehiel, who are engaged in a scouting expedition for gold and game when they encounter a dire situation involving Snowdrop's abduction by the Sioux. As tensions rise with the unexpected appearance of an Indian chief, Gray Eagle, and the implications of his broken leg due to a previous skirmish, Kelly's promise to help rescue Snowdrop turns into a quest filled with both danger and opportunity. The narrative sets the tone for a story steeped in adventure, romance, and the harsh realities of frontier life, establishing stakes as the characters prepare for bigger confrontations ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Dakota Indians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Indian scouts -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Siksika Indians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68513 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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