The Prairie Chief by R. M. Ballantyne
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"The Prairie Chief" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Whitewing, a Red Indian known for his courage and intelligence, who is highly regarded by his tribe. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, spirituality, cultural conflicts, and kinship, centering on Whitewing's quest to protect his loved ones and navigate the complexities of his identity. The opening of the novel introduces us to
Whitewing, who is determined to claim his betrothed, Lightheart, while simultaneously addressing his spiritual doubts. He is depicted as a compassionate warrior who treats women with respect, contrasting significantly with the violence expected in his culture. The narrative highlights his friendship with Little Tim, a quirky but loyal trapper, as they prepare for a sermon from a missionary and face the impending threat of Blackfoot warriors attacking their camp. The urgency of Whitewing’s mission becomes apparent when he is warned about the approaching danger, propelling him into action to save his tribe and loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Prairie Chief |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Trappers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21694 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21694-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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