02283cam a22003133u 4500 47357 UtSlPG 20260610134105.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Murray, Charles Augustus, Sir, 1806-1895 The Prairie-Bird Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-15 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Prairie-Bird" by Sir Charles Augustus Murray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period in early American history, focusing on the lives of settlers and their interaction with Native American tribes in Ohio. The central character, Reginald Brandon, is introduced alongside a vivid cast that includes his family and various Native American figures, drawing attention to the conflicts and complexities of frontier life. At the start of the story, readers are immersed in a dialogue between the author and the reader, which sets the stage for a tale rich in detail about the land, its inhabitants, and the tensions arising from colonization. The opening chapters provide a vivid sketch of the area around Marietta, Ohio, detailing its natural beauty and the surrounding Indian territories. The groundwork is laid for ensuing adventures, as characters grapple with dangers posed by both nature and the contentious relations with Native Americans. The beginning hints at themes of exploration, survival, and the search for identity amid rapidly changing landscapes and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pawnee Indians -- Fiction Zwecker, Johann Baptist, 1814-1876 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47357 88196 88196