The Fatal Cord, and The Falcon Rover by Mayne Reid
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"The Fatal Cord and The Falcon Rover" by Mayne Reid is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a forested area of Arkansas, where a group of young hunters gathers for a bear hunt, depicting the rough and adventurous spirit of youth in the backwoods of America during this period. The novel combines themes of camaraderie, competition, and peril when a cruel prank results in a dangerous
predicament for one of the characters, a mixed-race young hunter named Pierre Robideau. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a lively campfire scene where six boys celebrate their successful bear hunt. Among them is Brandon, a privileged youth who asserts dominance over the others, and Pierre, a young man of mixed heritage who is being subjected to their bullying. The playful atmosphere quickly turns dark when Brandon challenges Pierre to a hanging contest, intending to humiliate him. The open disregard for Pierre's safety escalates to a critical moment when the other boys abandon him, leaving him suspended by a noose they've rigged, prompting a desperate outcry for help that echoes in the silent forest. The tension escalates as Pierre grapples with his dire situation, setting the stage for a complex exploration of prejudice, revenge, and moral choices in a harsh frontier society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fatal Cord, and The Falcon Rover |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Maryland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Arkansas -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35195 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35195-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 479 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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