02317cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500420014726400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800630040652013760046953400450184565300330189065300490192385600430197211991UtSlPG20260610133303.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aDodge, Mary Mapes,d1830-190510aPo-No-Kah: An Indian Tale of Long Ago 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aProduced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders  a"Po-No-Kah: An Indian Tale of Long Ago" by Mary Mapes Dodge is a historical children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a time when American pioneers faced the dangers posed by Native Americans in the wilderness. The tale explores themes of bravery, familial bonds, and the interactions between settlers and indigenous people, focusing on the plight of the Hedden family and their encounter with Native American warriors.  The story follows the Hedden family, particularly the children, Bessie, Rudolph, and little Kitty, as they embark on an innocent adventure that turns dire when they encounter Indians in the forest. As they are captured, their protector, Tom Hennessy, attempts to save them, leading to a series of harrowing events where they endure the harsh realities of captivity. The character of Po-No-Kah emerges as a pivotal figure who, despite being an Indian warrior, demonstrates kindness and fidelity, ultimately assisting in their rescue. The emotional narrative highlights the children's innocence in the face of danger, the loyalty of their dog Bouncer, and the theme of friendship that transcends cultural boundaries. The climax sees the family's reunion after their trials, suggesting a message of hope and reconciliation amidst the historical context of their struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's stories, American  aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11991