02447cam a22003253u 4500 70124 UtSlPG 20260610134624.0 m cr n 260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 The war chief Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-24 Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The War Chief" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a historical novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a time of conflict between Native American tribes and the encroaching forces of European settlers, primarily focusing on the lives of the Apaches. The main character is Go-yat-thlay, an Apache war chief, whose life intertwines with that of young Andy MacDuff, a boy with mixed heritage—Apache and White. This narrative explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the brutality of war, as it delves into the personal and collective struggles of its characters. The opening of "The War Chief" introduces readers to a vivid and primitive world, contrasting the lives of the Apache with the destructive influence of advancing civilization. The story begins with Go-yat-thlay, who witnesses a wagon carrying Jerry MacDuff and Annie Foley. As their paths intersect, tragedy strikes with an attack by Go-yat-thlay’s warriors, leading to the death of Jerry and Annie, while their infant son, Andy, is taken by the Apache. The narrative sets the stage for Andy's transformation into Shoz-Dijiji, suggesting a complex exploration of identity, loyalty, and survival in a harsh environment shaped by conflict and cultural legacy. This beginning promises a gripping tale rife with adventure and emotional depth, inviting readers to further explore the lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Gregg Press, 1927 Historical fiction Western stories Apache Indians -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70124 110869 110869