Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter by Ann S. Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
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| Title | Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter" by Ann S. Stephens is a fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The story intertwines the lives of Native Americans and early white settlers, centering on the beautiful young Indian girl, Malaeska, and her experiences as the wife of a white hunter. Themes of love, cultural conflict, and the search for identity drive the narrative as the characters navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the tranquil setting near Catskill, New York, where the narrative hints at a mix of idyllic beauty and brewing tension between settlers and the indigenous tribes. The first chapter establishes the backdrop of the untamed wilderness and introduces various characters, including young and resolute hunters setting out for game and the appearance of Indian tribes near their settlement. As tensions rise, an early conflict involves a skirmish that introduces violence into their lives, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and Malaeska's deep connection to both her indigenous roots and her white husband, hinting at the complex interplay of loyalty and belonging that defines her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indian women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46160 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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