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100 1 _aGrosvenor, Abbie Johnston,
_d1865-1948
245 1 0 _aStrange Stories of the Great Valley: The Adventures of a Boy Pioneer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Strange Stories of the Great Valley: The Adventures of a Boy Pioneer" by Johnston Grosvenor is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a young pioneer named Obadiah "Doby" Holman as he navigates life on the American frontier during the early 19th century, blending tales of exploration, encounters with notable historical figures, and the challenges of settler life. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Doby as he joyfully skips stones along the Ohio River in 1816, showcasing his youthful spirit and curiosity. Alongside his father, he explores the beginnings of civilization in the area around Marietta, Ohio, while they prepare for their journey as pioneers. As a storm approaches, they take refuge beneath a large oak tree, which leads to a conversation about the mysterious Mound-Builders and the peculiar earthworks left behind. The chapter captures the essence of frontier life, Doby's eagerness for adventure, and his exploration of the past, setting the stage for the stories and encounters with historic figures that lie ahead in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Ohio River Valley -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aMerrill, Frank T.,
_d1848-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48291
999 _c89130
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