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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHeady, Morrison,
_d1829-1915
245 1 0 _aBurl
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-29
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"Burl" by Morrison Heady is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Big Black Burl, a remarkable man of immense physical strength and bravery, who is a key figure in the wilderness of Kentucky during the period of early settlement. This work not only explores burl's exploits in defending against Native American incursions but also delves into his deep bond with a young white boy named Bushie. It portrays the themes of loyalty, bravery, and the intersection of different races in the context of frontier life. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid setting filled with tension and danger as settlers grapple with the threat posed by Native American tribes. It introduces Big Black Burl, whose imposing physique and fierce spirit make him a formidable warrior. The narrative shifts from describing Burl’s physical attributes and prowess to outlining his relationship with Bushie, particularly following a tragic event where Bushie's father is killed by Indians. This bond deepens the reader's understanding of character motivations and sets the stage for Burl’s quest for vengeance and protection of the boy in a treacherous landscape, hinting at the dramatic conflicts to come. The tone combines adventure with a poignant exploration of friendship and race relations during this tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian fiction
653 _aMethodists -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27363
999 _c68272
_d68272