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100	1		_aKelly, Eleanor Mercein, _d1880-1968
245	1	4	_aThe prior claim
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 2023-10-02
508			_aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520			_a"The Prior Claim" by Eleanor Mercein Kelly is a historical romance novel set during the early 19th century, amidst the tumult of the Indian Wars and pioneer life in Kentucky. This gripping narrative centers on themes of love, identity, and the struggles of settlers in a land fraught with conflict. The book dives into the complexities faced by its characters, particularly revolving around notions of belonging and cultural conflict between Native Americans and European settlers. The story unfolds around Polly, a young woman who was captured by Indians and later rescued by settlers. Now married to Ezra Todd, a man devoted to civilizing the untamed land, Polly finds herself grappling with the memories of her past and her dual identity. As the plot progresses, tensions rise when her husband must leave for a court meeting, leaving her in the care of her elderly grandmother and their newborn son. These circumstances culminate in a violent encounter with Indians, leading to a heart-wrenching decision for Polly as she must choose between her newfound life and the ties to her past. Ultimately, her journey reflects the harsh realities of frontier life and the sacrifices made for love and family, leaving readers to ponder the notion of belonging and the depth of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York: McClure Publishing Company, 1923
653			_aIndians of North America -- Fiction
653			_aFrontier and pioneer life -- Kentucky -- Fiction
700	1		_aWilford, L. F. _q(Louis F.)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71775
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