Avery, Henry M. creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Old Bear-Paw, the Trapper King; or, The Love of a Blackfoot Queen" by Maj. Max Martine is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of Lew Kelly, a scout and trapper, as he navigates the tumultuous landscapes of the Black Hills in search of gold and game, while also becoming embroiled in a conflict involving the Blackfoot Nation. Central to the plot are themes of love and loyalty, particularly between Lew and Snowdrop, the daughter of a Blackfoot chief. The opening portion of the book introduces the characters Lew and Jehiel, who are engaged in a scouting expedition for gold and game when they encounter a dire situation involving Snowdrop's abduction by the Sioux. As tensions rise with the unexpected appearance of an Indian chief, Gray Eagle, and the implications of his broken leg due to a previous skirmish, Kelly's promise to help rescue Snowdrop turns into a quest filled with both danger and opportunity. The narrative sets the tone for a story steeped in adventure, romance, and the harsh realities of frontier life, establishing stakes as the characters prepare for bigger confrontations ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-12 David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) Originally published: United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 Adventure stories Dakota Indians -- Fiction Dime novels Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.) -- Fiction Indian scouts -- Fiction Siksika Indians -- Fiction PS United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68513 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68513 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134601.0 68513