The Huntress by Hulbert Footner
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"The Huntress" by Hulbert Footner is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a remote Indigenous village, the story introduces us to Bela, a headstrong and unconventional young woman who defies the traditional gender roles of her tribe. The narrative seems to revolve around her quest for identity, familial connections, and the complicated dynamics of attraction and societal expectation. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of
life in the "Fish-Eaters' Village," where tensions arise from Bela's rebellious nature, which sets her apart from the other women and frustrates her father, Charley Whitefish. As a strong-willed individual, Bela refuses to conform to the expectations placed on her, leading to conflict not only within her family but also with the rest of the tribe. The chapter elicits a sense of identity struggle, moving from her initial defiance against her father's authority to a revelation about her mixed heritage. With budding feelings for the outside world represented by white men and advice from the enigmatic old Musq'oosis, the story hints at a transformational journey for Bela as she seeks her place between two cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Huntress |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26283 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26283-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1073 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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