Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title | Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandott%C3%A9_(novel) |
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| Summary | "Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel set in the early 19th century. The story explores the lives of settlers during a tumultuous period of colonial warfare between Native Americans and European colonizers, highlighting the complexities of cultural interactions. The narrative is centered around Captain Willoughby, his family, and their adoptive child, as they establish their home in the wilderness, facing both physical challenges and the ever-present threat of conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Willoughby, who has recently acquired a grant of land and is preparing to settle with his family. He is portrayed as a well-organized, thoughtful man determined to create a safe and prosperous home for his loved ones. He engages in conversation with a Tuscarora named Nick, who serves as a guide and ally. As the narrative unfolds, the Willoughby family begins their journey through the frontier, showcasing the trials of building a new life in an untamed land while facing the underlying tension of colonial relations with Native Americans. The initial chapters set up the themes of conflict, settlement, and the harsh realities of frontiersmanship, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tuscarora Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Otsego County (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10434 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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