Silver Lake by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | Silver Lake |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Silver Lake" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Robin Gore, a skilled hunter, who has recently moved his family into the wilderness of America seeking freedom from the constraints of civilization. Accompanied by his wife, children, and companions, Robin's adventures unfold as they adapt to their new surroundings and face challenges, including a possible conflict with a local tribe. The opening of the book introduces Robin Gore and his family in their new home, "Fort Enterprise," where they are settling into a life of self-sufficiency amidst the harsh conditions of winter. Robin, along with his nephew Walter and son Roy, embarks on a hunting expedition, highlighting their preparation and resilience in the wilderness. The narrative also introduces Wapaw, a starving Indian who is determined to reach the fort, setting up a suspenseful storyline about the intersecting fates of the settlers and the native tribes. This beginning establishes the themes of perseverance, survival, and the complexities of cultural interactions in an untamed landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missing children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21703 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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