Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles by Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Author Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
Title Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles
Original Publication United States: Beadle and Adams,1870.
Series Title Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 56
Credits David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Joe Napyank, a determined and resourceful hunter navigating the dangerous waters of the Ohio River during a tumultuous time punctuated by interactions with Native Americans. The narrative introduces a group of pioneers, including Joe and Theophilus McGowan, as they face threats in their quest for settlement and survival in the uncharted wilderness. The beginning of the novel sets the stage on the Ohio River, where Joe Napyank reflects on his exhaustive journey while scanning the river for companions. Soon after, he encounters McGowan and the crew of a flat-boat who are wary of potential danger from lurking Native Americans. As tensions rise, Joe’s keen instincts and the group’s dynamic are clearly showcased, particularly when they are suddenly threatened by hostile forces. The complexity of their relationships, particularly with Ruth McGowan, is hinted at, while the persistently looming danger amplifies the sense of adventure and survival that threads throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Irish Americans -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject Hunters -- Fiction
Subject Ohio River Valley -- Fiction
Subject Flatboats -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66157
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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