Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country by Willett
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"Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country" by Edward Willett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delivers a tale filled with adventure, focusing primarily on the experiences of its main character, Fred Wilder, also known as Silverspur, and his interactions with various characters in a rugged, frontier setting, including Native Americans. The narrative unfolds in the harsh and beautiful landscapes of the American
West, suggesting themes of honor, friendship, and survival within an unpredictable environment. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a saloon where a group of well-dressed men engage in conversation with a rugged mountain man named Old Blaze. Old Blaze seeks information about Fred Wilder, who is revealed to be a heroic figure often called Silverspur. Wilder's reputation as a courageous man in perilous situations is established early on. The opening sets a tone of camaraderie and tension as it hints at conflicts involving Native American tribes and the personal stakes tied to Wilder's relationships, particularly with a Native American woman named Dove-eye. The richness of character development and hints of forthcoming conflicts lay the groundwork for a compelling story that intertwines adventure with emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Willett, Edward, 1830-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country |
| Credits |
Produced by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Nebraska -- Fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Racially mixed people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Indian captivities -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trappers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Battles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Crow Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Arapaho Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women heroes -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57589 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57589-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2018 |
| Last Update | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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