Scarred Eagle; or, Moorooine, the sporting fawn. A story of lake and shore

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Author Dearborn, Andrew, 1836-1909
Title Scarred Eagle; or, Moorooine, the sporting fawn. A story of lake and shore
Original Publication United States: Beadle and Adams,1872,copyright 1884.
Series Title Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 104
Credits David Edwards, Thomas Frost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "Scarred Eagle; or, Moorooine, the Sporting Fawn. A Story of Lake and Shore" by Andrew Dearborn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around rugged characters navigating the complexities of frontier life amid conflicts between Native Americans and settlers. Scarred Eagle, a seasoned hunter marked by past battles, teams up with his Indian companion Goodbrand, as they find themselves pursued by hostile warriors across the perilous waters of Lake Erie. At the start of the narrative, tension mounts as Scarred Eagle and Goodbrand escape from a group of Indian warriors in pursuit. They engage in a precarious chase in their canoe, relying on cunning and experience to evade capture. Just as Scarred Eagle is struck and appears to drown, he manages to reemerge with the help of Goodbrand, who is determined to protect him. This opening portion sets the stage for the escalating action, revealing the bonds of friendship and loyalty as they confront not only external threats but the darker aspects of their own society, hinted through character introductions and initial skirmishes. The stakes are heightened with the introduction of Moorooine, an Indian girl caught between her love for the white man, White Fox, and her loyalty to her people, establishing a rich tapestry for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction
Subject Indian women -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject Irish -- United States -- Fiction
Subject Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction
Subject Fort Detroit (Detroit, Mich.) -- Fiction
Subject Detroit (Mich.) -- History -- Siege, 1763 -- Fiction
Subject Miami Indians -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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