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100	1		_aStephens, Ann S. _q(Ann Sophia), _d1810-1886
245	1	0	_aEsther
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-11-16
508			_aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Esther: A Story of the Oregon Trail" by Ann S. Stephens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on Esther Morse, a beautiful young woman, as she embarks on an adventure along the Oregon Trail, encountering both the wonders and dangers of the untamed American frontier. The story blends themes of exploration, survival, and cultural encounters, reflecting the complexities of life during this pivotal period in American history. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a lovely morning scene where a caravan of covered wagons is set up against the backdrop of a vibrant prairie. The protagonist, Esther, is depicted as a spirited and beautiful young woman who yearns for some freedom from the confines of camp life. She steps away from her camp and begins to explore the surrounding nature, but her wanderlust leads her into a precarious situation where she encounters an Indian girl, Waupee. Waupee warns her of impending danger from the Sioux warrior, Black Eagle, who has set his sights on her. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and romance as Esther grapples with the threats from both nature and man, foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons, 1861
653			_aIndians of North America -- Fiction
653			_aWomen pioneers -- Fiction
653			_aFrontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
653			_aIndian women -- Fiction
653			_aDime novels
653			_aIndian captivities -- Fiction
653			_aLatter Day Saints -- Fiction
653			_aWagon trains -- Fiction
653			_aOregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction
653			_aUnited States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/04300980.1632.emory.edu
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74746
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