Project Gutenberg 2007-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 80 Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) 1862 1919 Altsheler, Joseph Alexander Altsheler, J. A. (Joseph Alexander) The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Lynn Ratcliffe "The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two brothers, Richard and Albert Howard, who find themselves on a perilous journey across the plains while exploring the frontier during the Great Sioux War. This journey into the heart of Indian territory is not only a physical trek but also a test of the brothers' resilience and their bond, set against the backdrop of conflict and the quest for gold. At the start of the book, we meet the brothers struggling through the harsh terrain, with Albert suffering from exhaustion and illness. Richard is deeply concerned for his brother's health and is determined to protect him amidst the challenges they face. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a rough train leader named Sam Conway, and an intriguing Indian guide, Bright Sun, whose motivations and loyalties are laden with complexity. As the train continues westward, the story foreshadows impending conflict, highlighting tensions between the brothers' desire for wealth and the dangers posed by the Sioux nation and the hostile environment they inhabit. The dynamic between the brothers and their interactions with fellow travelers set the stage for the unfolding drama, shaping a tale of adventure, survival, and the harsh realities of life on the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1876 -- Fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Native America Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Fiction 570215 570155 2024-10-09T15:42:11.429562 2023-09-10T06:58:23.777875 text/html text/html 570208 570148 2024-10-09T15:42:11.725549 2023-09-10T06:58:23.938868 text/html text/html 292126 2024-10-09T15:42:21.541479 application/epub+zip 300181 2024-10-09T15:42:15.388504 application/epub+zip 278417 2024-10-09T15:42:14.057550 application/epub+zip 582396 2024-10-09T15:42:26.212442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547422 2024-10-09T15:42:20.565509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428061 2022-09-10T13:13:41.858267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527865 527856 2024-10-09T15:42:10.949507 2023-09-10T06:58:23.364878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 527617 2007-08-31T07:50:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193188 2007-08-31T07:50:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20381 2024-10-09T15:42:26.341426 application/rdf+xml 21266 2024-10-09T15:42:14.612496 image/jpeg 4758 2024-10-09T15:42:14.332502 image/jpeg 288329 2024-10-09T15:42:11.774547 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia