| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Title |
Oswego-joella: "Tienviitan" seikkailuja, intiaanikertomus
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| Note |
Translation of chapters 1-7 of The Pathfinder.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Oswego-Joella: 'Tienviitan' seikkailuja, intiaanikertomus" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the wilderness of America and follows a group of characters navigating the complexities of the environment and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. Central to the narrative are two Native American characters, a Tuscarora warrior named Nuolenkärki and his wife, alongside an Englishman named Cap Charles and his niece, Mabel Dunham. The opening portion introduces the setting and key characters as the group finds themselves atop a fallen tree within a forest, overlooking a landscape shaped by past storms. Cap Charles and Mabel express their observations on the scenery, comparing it to the ocean, while discussions of potential dangers arise, particularly regarding the native tribes in the vicinity. As they traverse the wilderness and spy a pillar of smoke, there is an underlying tension regarding their safety and the nature of their encounters with others. The narrative builds upon themes of survival, cultural differences, and the impending challenges they will face as they seek to connect with the smoke's source, hinting at the adventure and conflicts that are to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58724 |
| Release Date |
Jan 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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