The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising
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"The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising" by Lieut. Lewis W. Carson is a historical romance novel written in the early 1870s. The book appears to delve into the tensions of the Black-Hawk Uprising, focusing on the interactions between settlers and Native Americans during this turbulent period. The story opens with the introduction of key characters like Sadie Wescott and Cooney Joe, setting the stage for
an exploration of conflicts that arise from cultural misunderstandings and personal vendettas. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a serene frontier setting, abruptly interrupted by tension between characters. We meet Sadie Wescott, a brave young woman facing the unwanted advances of William Jackwood, who threatens violence when rejected. Just as things escalate, Cooney Joe confronts Jackwood to defend Sadie. This confrontation hints at deeper issues, as tensions are rising on the frontier due to growing unrest among Native Americans, led by figures like Black-Hawk. Through this vivid portrayal of interpersonal conflicts and simmering tensions, the opening sets a dramatic backdrop for the unfolding struggle against the backdrop of historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aiken, Albert W., 1846-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Border Riflemen; or, The Forest Fiend. A Romance of the Black-Hawk Uprising |
| Original Publication | United States: Beadle and Adams, 1876, copyright 1884. |
| Series Title | Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 78 |
| Credits | David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Black Hawk War, 1832 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66064 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66064-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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