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2004-11-07
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Bird, Robert Montgomery
1806
1854
Bird, R. M. (Robert Montgomery)
Bird, Robert M. (Robert Montgomery)
Lee, Sheppard
Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life
Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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"Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life" by Robert Montgomery Bird is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 1782 Kentucky, the book examines the complexities of frontier life, highlighting the interactions between settlers and Native Americans, as well as the struggles of individual characters as they navigate this rugged landscape. The story focuses on young Roland Forrester, who journeys into the wilderness with his cousin Edith, seeking a new home after the tragedies of their past. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a large group of emigrants that arrives in a Kentucky settlement, greeted with military-style order, reflecting the constant threat imposed by the local Native American tribes. Among the emigrants, Roland and Edith Forrester stand out—Roland is a battle-hardened young officer, while Edith is youthful and hopeful. Their dynamic reveals a shared history of loss but also hints at burgeoning new beginnings. As they interact with the local settlers and confront the harsh realities of frontier life, various characters, including the eccentric Captain Stackpole and the mysterious figure known as Nick of the Woods, are unveiled, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines adventure, kinship, and the moral dilemmas of survival in a volatile environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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