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100 1 _aOtis, James,
_d1848-1912
245 1 0 _aBenjamin of Ohio: A Story of the Settlement of Marietta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Benjamin of Ohio: A Story of the Settlement of Marietta" by James Otis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the challenges faced by early settlers as they journey from Massachusetts to establish a new home in Ohio, primarily through the eyes of the young protagonist, Benjamin. The book aims to provide a truthful record of the hardships and adventures encountered during the settlement period, appealing to young readers with themes of bravery, persistence, and community spirit. The opening of the story introduces Benjamin, who reflects on his journey to the Ohio country, emphasizing the establishment of the Ohio Company led by notable figures like General Rufus Putnam. It sets a vivid context for the young readers by detailing the preparations, motivations, and the excitement of venturing into the wilderness. The narrative captures Benjamin's aspirations to contribute to building a new village alongside the adult settlers, offering insights into the historical significance of the Ohio settlement while portraying the trials and camaraderie of traveling families faced with the wilderness ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Old -- History
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Ohio
653 _aMarietta (Ohio)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48344
999 _c89183
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