02277cam a22003253u 4500 39401 UtSlPG 20260610133913.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 The frontiersmen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-08 Produced by Christine Bell, Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe "The Frontiersmen" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the wilderness of Western New York around the time of the American Revolutionary War, the story centers on the lives of pioneers and their interactions with Native American tribes, particularly the Iroquois. The narrative hints at themes of exploration, conflict, and survival, highlighting the dual aspects of adventure and peril experienced by individuals determined to carve out a life in the untamed landscape. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the vast and uncharted territory of Western New York post-Revolution, focusing on the characters Ralph Weston, a noble and romantic young traveler, and his companion Ichabod Jenkins, a more pragmatic and self-interested frontiersman. As they navigate the wilderness, they encounter remnants of civilization and the prevailing presence of Native Americans, specifically the Oneida tribe. The early chapters explore their journey, the beauty of the land, and the complex dynamics between settlers and indigenous peoples while hinting at forthcoming tensions and challenges, setting the stage for an adventure filled with danger and potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- New York (State) -- Fiction Indians of North America -- New York (State) -- Fiction Iroquois Indians -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39401 80240 80240