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100	1		_aJohnson, E. Pauline, _d1861-1913
245	1	4	_aThe Shagganappi
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-24
508			_aProduced by Andrew Sly
520			_a"The Shagganappi" by E. Pauline Johnson is a fictional narrative that likely captures the late 19th-century experience of Indigenous peoples in North America, intertwining themes of identity, heritage, and resilience. The novel centers around Fire-Flint Larocque, a half-Cree boy who navigates the complexities of his mixed heritage and finds a sense of belonging among peers at an Eastern college. The narrative reflects on the struggles between Indigenous and colonial cultures and highlights the importance of recognizing one’s roots and the valor of the Indigenous spirit. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Fire-Flint Larocque, who grapples with his identity as a "half-breed." His first pivotal moment comes during an encounter with the Governor-General of Canada, where he learns to embrace his unique heritage. The opening chapters establish the contrasting worlds that Fire-Flint inhabits—his Indigenous background and the academic setting of the college. Throughout the narrative, he will possibly confront prejudice from his peers, yet he is also shown moments of acceptance, such as through a budding friendship with Hal Bennington, a kind-hearted boy from wealth. This rich backdrop sets the stage for a compelling exploration of personal and collective identity within the complexities of racial and cultural dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America -- Canada -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5769
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