The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising

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Author Aiken, Albert W., 1846-1894
Title The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising
Original Publication United States: Beadle and Adams, 1876, copyright 1884.
Series Title Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 78
Note Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising" by Lieut. Lewis W. Carson is a historical romance novel written in the early 1870s. The book appears to delve into the tensions of the Black-Hawk Uprising, focusing on the interactions between settlers and Native Americans during this turbulent period. The story opens with the introduction of key characters like Sadie Wescott and Cooney Joe, setting the stage for an exploration of conflicts that arise from cultural misunderstandings and personal vendettas. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a serene frontier setting, abruptly interrupted by tension between characters. We meet Sadie Wescott, a brave young woman facing the unwanted advances of William Jackwood, who threatens violence when rejected. Just as things escalate, Cooney Joe confronts Jackwood to defend Sadie. This confrontation hints at deeper issues, as tensions are rising on the frontier due to growing unrest among Native Americans, led by figures like Black-Hawk. Through this vivid portrayal of interpersonal conflicts and simmering tensions, the opening sets a dramatic backdrop for the unfolding struggle against the backdrop of historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Dime novels
Subject Black Hawk War, 1832 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66064
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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