| Author |
Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
| Title |
Esther : A story of the Oregon trail
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons, 1861.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Esther: A Story of the Oregon Trail" by Ann S. Stephens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on Esther Morse, a beautiful young woman, as she embarks on an adventure along the Oregon Trail, encountering both the wonders and dangers of the untamed American frontier. The story blends themes of exploration, survival, and cultural encounters, reflecting the complexities of life during this pivotal period in American history. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a lovely morning scene where a caravan of covered wagons is set up against the backdrop of a vibrant prairie. The protagonist, Esther, is depicted as a spirited and beautiful young woman who yearns for some freedom from the confines of camp life. She steps away from her camp and begins to explore the surrounding nature, but her wanderlust leads her into a precarious situation where she encounters an Indian girl, Waupee. Waupee warns her of impending danger from the Sioux warrior, Black Eagle, who has set his sights on her. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and romance as Esther grapples with the threats from both nature and man, foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women pioneers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Indian women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Indian captivities -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saints -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wagon trains -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Oregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74746 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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