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100 1 _aHarbaugh, T. C.
_q(Thomas Chalmers),
_d1849-1924
245 1 4 _aThe squaw spy; or the rangers of the lava-beds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aBeadle's Pocket Novels No. 97
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-17
508 _aDavid Edwards, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
520 _a"The Squaw Spy; or The Rangers of the Lava-Beds" by T. C. Harbaugh is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Modoc War, focusing on themes of conflict, loyalty, and the dangers of treachery. Key characters include Kit South, a rugged scout; Artena, a spirited Modoc girl who plays a crucial role as a spy; and Captain Jack, the formidable Modoc chief at the center of the conflict. The book explores the intricate dynamics between Native Americans and U.S. soldiers, delivering an intense tale of warfare and personal struggles amidst chaos. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the aftermath of a brutal encounter between U.S. troops and the Modoc Indians. Kit South, a seasoned border man, and General Gillem await the return of Artena, who is both a spy and a vital link to intelligence about the Modoc troops. Their discussions reveal a recent loss of men in battle and the fleeting hope of capturing the elusive Captain Jack. As the night deepens, the urgency builds around a potential kidnapping plan aimed at turning the tide in their favor. Tension heightens when they detect the presence of an unknown spy, leading to actions that might endanger the lives of both soldiers and the Modoc girl, setting the stage for a gripping tale of betrayal and bravery in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Beadle and Adams, 1872
653 _aIndians of North America -- Fiction
653 _aOregon -- Fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Fiction
653 _aIndian women -- Fiction
653 _aCalifornia -- Fiction
653 _aDime novels
653 _aModoc War, 1872-1873 -- Fiction
653 _aLava tubes -- Fiction
653 _aWomen spies -- Fiction
830 0 _aBeadle's Pocket Novels No. 97
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68102
999 _c108923
_d108923