02431cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500090014526400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050802130037152013800058453400450196465300220200965300260203185600430205799900170210027363UtSlPG20260610133626.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHeady, Morrison,d1829-191510aBurl 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-29  aProduced by David Garcia, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)  a"Burl" by Morrison Heady is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Big Black Burl, a remarkable man of immense physical strength and bravery, who is a key figure in the wilderness of Kentucky during the period of early settlement. This work not only explores burl's exploits in defending against Native American incursions but also delves into his deep bond with a young white boy named Bushie. It portrays the themes of loyalty, bravery, and the intersection of different races in the context of frontier life.  The opening of the novel establishes a vivid setting filled with tension and danger as settlers grapple with the threat posed by Native American tribes. It introduces Big Black Burl, whose imposing physique and fierce spirit make him a formidable warrior. The narrative shifts from describing Burl’s physical attributes and prowess to outlining his relationship with Bushie, particularly following a tragic event where Bushie's father is killed by Indians. This bond deepens the reader's understanding of character motivations and sets the stage for Burl’s quest for vengeance and protection of the boy in a treacherous landscape, hinting at the dramatic conflicts to come. The tone combines adventure with a poignant exploration of friendship and race relations during this tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian fiction  aMethodists -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27363  c68272d68272