02234cam a22003373u 4500 23372 UtSlPG 20260610133533.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2007-11-06 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book depicts the struggles of early settlers and pioneers in the Red River basin, focusing on the challenges posed by nature and human conflicts. The main heroes of the story are Daniel Davidson and Fergus McKay, two young men who exemplify bravery and goodness amid the hardships they face. At the start of the tale, a fierce blizzard ravages the prairies, and Daniel and Fergus are on a desperate mission to save their starving families back at the settlement, demonstrating their loyalty and courage. As they journey through the storm, the narrative establishes the grim conditions experienced by settlers, including the threat of starvation, and introduces various characters, such as the loyal but lazy couple Francois La Certe and Slowfoot. This opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration of survival, community, and the stark realities of pioneer life, evoking themes of friendship, duty, and the indomitable human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction Red River Settlement -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23372 64424 64424