Deerfoot in The Mountains by Edward Sylvester Ellis

"Deerfoot in The Mountains" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a young adult adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the story of Deerfoot, a Shawanoe youth, and his friends, George and Victor Shelton, as they journey through the wilderness, facing various challenges while exploring the American frontier. The narrative delves into themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the clashes between Indigenous cultures and encroaching white settlers. The opening of the book sets the stage for the adventure, introducing Deerfoot and his companions as they travel from the Ohio River toward the Pacific Coast. They pause to admire the grandeur of the ocean, and discussions about their respective cultures and the future of their lands arise, highlighting Deerfoot's profound contemplation. As they make their way back upriver, the group encounters hardship that tests their resilience and friendship. The narrative hints at Deerfoot's sense of responsibility toward his horse, Whirlwind, and foreshadows the challenges to come, creating an engaging atmosphere that draws readers into the unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
Illustrator Davis, John Steeple, 1844-1917
Title Deerfoot in The Mountains
Credits Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Shawnee Indians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siksika Indians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 25334
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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