| Author |
Tomlinson, Paul G. (Paul Greene), 1888- |
| Title |
The Trail of Black Hawk
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Louise Davies, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Trail of Black Hawk" by Paul G. Tomlinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the conflicts between American settlers and Native American tribes during the early 19th century, focusing particularly on Black Hawk, a leader of the Sauk tribe during Black Hawk's War in 1832. The story aims to shed light on the complexities of these historical figures and events, depicting the struggle for land and survival on the American frontier. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the Hall family, who reside in a frontier clearing in Illinois. As the boys Joseph and Robert work in their cornfield, they receive alarming news from their Indian friend, Deerfoot, about Black Hawk causing trouble nearby. The tension escalates when they witness the brutal attack on their home, leading to their flight for survival. The opening sets up a dangerous atmosphere that reflects the harsh realities of life on the frontier, highlighting both the physical challenges and the emotional turmoil faced by the characters as they navigate a world rife with conflict and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
Black Hawk War, 1832 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sauk Indians -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65601 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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