| Author |
Pendexter, Hugh, 1875-1940 |
| Title |
Red stripes
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Butterick Publishing Company,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Red Stripes" by Hugh Pendexter is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the struggles of pioneers in the Midwest, particularly focusing on captivity and the experiences of settlers in the face of Native American threats. It delves into themes of survival, cultural clash, and personal bravery as characters navigate perilous situations. The narrative follows Harry Knight, a Virginian settler who, after venturing outside a stockade, becomes a captive of the Wyandot tribe and faces a harrowing journey filled with moments of desperation. As he interacts with other captives, including the older Abner Bryant, he grapples with the implications of captivity and the brutal realities of frontier life. Knight learns that survival may depend on cunning and strength as he plots his escape from the Indians. His situation grows increasingly complicated with the emergence of Greeby, a white renegade living among the Native Americans, raising questions about trust and identity on the wild frontier. Ultimately, Knight's tale is one of escape, resilience, and the overarching struggle for freedom in an unforgiving landscape. (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 |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Middle West -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68942 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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