The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains
Note Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Illustrated by the author.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book depicts the struggles of early settlers and pioneers in the Red River basin, focusing on the challenges posed by nature and human conflicts. The main heroes of the story are Daniel Davidson and Fergus McKay, two young men who exemplify bravery and goodness amid the hardships they face. At the start of the tale, a fierce blizzard ravages the prairies, and Daniel and Fergus are on a desperate mission to save their starving families back at the settlement, demonstrating their loyalty and courage. As they journey through the storm, the narrative establishes the grim conditions experienced by settlers, including the threat of starvation, and introduces various characters, such as the loyal but lazy couple Francois La Certe and Slowfoot. This opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration of survival, community, and the stark realities of pioneer life, evoking themes of friendship, duty, and the indomitable human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Red River Settlement -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23372
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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