Fire Cloud; Or, The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. by Fletcher
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"Fire Cloud; Or, The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates" by Samuel Fletcher is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a pirate captain, Flint, and his crew, who have kidnapped the daughter of a merchant, Hellena Rosenthrall, leading to a web of intrigue involving Native American characters and legends. The narrative hints at themes of greed, betrayal, and the supernatural, particularly through the
mysterious cave that plays a central role in the unfolding drama. The opening of the book sets the stage with a deep sense of mystery and foreshadowing. It begins with the assertion that the tale may be based on actual events narrated by an old man, Ben Miller, which adds an air of authenticity. We are introduced to Captain Flint, who has kidnapped Hellena for his own ulterior motives and is using the perceived dangers from an Indian chief, Fire Cloud, to mask his actions. The dialogue between Flint's crew reveals their unease about the girl's presence and the moral dilemmas they face. As the tale unfolds, the cave becomes a sanctuary of secrets and possible supernatural occurrences, hinting at an intriguing blend of adventure and horror that promises to engage the reader further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fletcher, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Title | Fire Cloud; Or, The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37006 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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