Buckskin Mose by George W. Perrie
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"Buckskin Mose" by George W. Perrie is a memoir-style narrative written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the life of the author, who takes on many roles throughout his adventures across America, including those of an actor, circus rider, detective, ranger, gold-digger, and Indian scout. Through these varied experiences, Perrie shares insights into both the challenges and the cultural dynamics of the Western frontier, particularly emphasizing the tumultuous interactions between
settlers and Native American tribes. The opening of the book introduces us to the author’s early life and numerous escapades that shape his identity. Perrie describes his exit from a circus at a very young age and the subsequent struggles he faces, from being apprentices to a blacksmith to becoming a successful pop-corn vendor in Chicago. As he recounts his experiences, we witness several changes in his life due to various accidents and misadventures, including a stint in debtors' prison. The narrative's tone is both humorous and reflective, setting the stage for more intense episodes of adventure, notably hinting at colorful encounters with law enforcement and Native Americans that will unfold throughout the memoir. This sets readers up for an engaging exploration of the American West as told through the eyes of a multifaceted character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Perrie, George W. |
|---|---|
| Editor | Rosenberg, C. G. (Charles G.) |
| Title |
Buckskin Mose Or, Life From the Lakes to the Pacific, as Actor, Circus-Rider, Detective, Ranger, Gold-Digger, Indian Scout, and Guide. |
| Note | Illustrated by the editor. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Latter Day Saints -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42619 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42619-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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