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_aWraxall, Lascelles, Sir, _d1828-1865 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Backwoodsman; Or, Life on the Indian Frontier |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Garcia, Linda Hamilton 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"The Backwoodsman; Or, Life on the Indian Frontier" by Sir Lascelles Wraxall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the adventurous life of a frontiersman who settles in a remote part of the Indian frontier, detailing his encounters with nature, wildlife, and Indigenous tribes. The perspective is rich in vivid descriptions of the landscape and the challenges faced by the protagonist, offering readers a glimpse into the rugged and often perilous life of early settlers in America. At the start of the book, the narrator describes his blockhouse settlement located by the River Leone and surrounded by the wilderness. He details his daily life, emphasizing his role as a hunter and provider for his small garrison, which consists of just three men. The opening scenes depict a peaceful night spent in the company of his loyal dog, Trusty, as he enjoys the beauty of nature, only to be interrupted by an encounter with a Comanche Indian. This initial skirmish sets the tone for the narratives to come, where themes of survival, conflict, and the splendor of the frontier life will be explored. The author's descriptive prose immerses the reader in the harsh realities of frontier existence amidst encounters with both wildlife and Indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aIndians of North America -- West (U.S.) | ||
| 653 | _aHunting -- West (U.S.) | ||
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