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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBurroughs, Edgar Rice,
_d1875-1950
245 1 4 _aThe war chief
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-24
508 _aAl Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The War Chief" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a historical novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a time of conflict between Native American tribes and the encroaching forces of European settlers, primarily focusing on the lives of the Apaches. The main character is Go-yat-thlay, an Apache war chief, whose life intertwines with that of young Andy MacDuff, a boy with mixed heritage—Apache and White. This narrative explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the brutality of war, as it delves into the personal and collective struggles of its characters. The opening of "The War Chief" introduces readers to a vivid and primitive world, contrasting the lives of the Apache with the destructive influence of advancing civilization. The story begins with Go-yat-thlay, who witnesses a wagon carrying Jerry MacDuff and Annie Foley. As their paths intersect, tragedy strikes with an attack by Go-yat-thlay’s warriors, leading to the death of Jerry and Annie, while their infant son, Andy, is taken by the Apache. The narrative sets the stage for Andy's transformation into Shoz-Dijiji, suggesting a complex exploration of identity, loyalty, and survival in a harsh environment shaped by conflict and cultural legacy. This beginning promises a gripping tale rife with adventure and emotional depth, inviting readers to further explore the lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Gregg Press, 1927
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aApache Indians -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70124
999 _c110869
_d110869