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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Pioneers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-06
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Pioneers" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and endeavors of the early explorers and fur traders in British North America, focusing on key figures such as Sir Alexander Mackenzie and the challenges they faced in navigating the wilderness. The narrative intertwines themes of exploration, survival, and the interaction between different cultures, particularly between the indigenous peoples and European settlers. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a preface highlighting the significance of the exploration efforts of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, who was pivotal in charting Canadian territories. The first chapter introduces Reuben Guff, a rugged pioneer sentimentally devoted to exploring the Canadian wilderness, alongside his son, Lawrence, and their friend, Swiftarrow, a Native American. The three decide to embark on a journey northward, contemplating the risks and adventures that await them. As they venture into the vast, untamed wilderness, they encounter both the physical challenges of the land and the complexities of human relationships, particularly in the context of the indigenous tribes they meet along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBears -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRocky Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHunting -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMackenzie, Alexander, Sir, 1763-1820 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPioneers -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21691
999 _c62837
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