Remington, Frederic 1861-1909 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "John Ermine of the Yellowstone" by Frederic Remington is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American West during the mid-19th century and explores the life of a mixed-race boy, John Ermine, who is adopted by the Crow Indian tribe. The narrative delves into themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the struggles between Indigenous peoples and white settlers. The opening of the novel introduces the bustling, rough-and-tumble mining town of Virginia City as miners engage in gold-digging activities, dreaming of a better life. A significant event takes place when Rocky Dan, a local gambler, excitedly shares his encounter with a white boy living among the Crow Indians. This revelation sparks a collective decision among the townspeople to mount a rescue mission to save the boy, who is believed to have been kidnapped. The chapter sets the stage for themes of loyalty, bravery, and the complex interplay between the differing cultures of Indigenous peoples and white settlers, all of which intertwine throughout John Ermine's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2012-10-25 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Veronika Redfern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Indian captivities -- Fiction Crow Indians -- Fiction Yellowstone River Valley -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41177 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41177 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133936.0 41177