| Author |
Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
| Uniform Title |
The phantom of the river. Finnish
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| Title |
Virran kummitus: Kertomus intiaanimetsistä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Virran kummitus: Kertomus intiaanimetsistä" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the perils of pioneers navigating through the dangerous woods of Ohio, particularly highlighting the characters Simon Kenton, a skilled scout, and Taneli Boone, a reliable guide, as they confront threats from hostile Native Americans while trying to ensure the safety of a settler family amidst their journey. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the tense atmosphere of a late summer afternoon over a hundred years ago. Simon Kenton and Taneli Boone are engaged in a cautious discussion after having traversed separate paths through the forest to meet near the banks of the Ohio River, highlighting the constant danger from Native American tribes lurking in the wilderness. They share stories of recent encounters with hostile forces, including a confrontation with an Indian named Pantteri (Panther), revealing the gravity of their mission as they prepare to confront the unknown challenges ahead. As the men strategize to protect the settlers on their journey, suspense builds around their efforts against the backdrop of the ruthless wilderness and impending threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Kenton, Simon, 1755-1836 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60539 |
| Release Date |
Oct 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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