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Title: The Scalp Hunters
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Scalp Hunters" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story immerses readers in the adventurous and often brutal landscape of the American West during a period filled with tension between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative features a variety of characters, including Henry Haller, a young man seeking adventure and profit in the frontier, as well as the notorious scalp-hunter Seguin, hinting at a broader exploration of themes such as survival, courage, and the moral complexities of frontier life. At the start of the novel, the author vividly describes the vast and wild landscapes of America’s western territories, highlighting both their natural beauty and danger. The opening establishes a sense of place, moving through plains carpeted with flowers, deep forests, and rugged mountains, painted with rich descriptions that evoke the romance of exploration. As the narrative shifts, it introduces Haller, who is about to embark on a journey to Santa Fe, indicating that his adventures will involve encounters with traders, Native Americans, and possibly the darker sides of pioneer life, including the scalp-hunting trade. The beginning sets the scene for a tale steeped in action and exploration, inviting readers to join Haller in his quest for identity and fortune amid the perils of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Illustrator: Stewart, F. A. (Frank Algernon), 1877-
EBook No.: 23268
Published: Oct 31, 2007
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Scalp Hunters
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Scalp Hunters" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story immerses readers in the adventurous and often brutal landscape of the American West during a period filled with tension between settlers and Indigenous peoples. The narrative features a variety of characters, including Henry Haller, a young man seeking adventure and profit in the frontier, as well as the notorious scalp-hunter Seguin, hinting at a broader exploration of themes such as survival, courage, and the moral complexities of frontier life. At the start of the novel, the author vividly describes the vast and wild landscapes of America’s western territories, highlighting both their natural beauty and danger. The opening establishes a sense of place, moving through plains carpeted with flowers, deep forests, and rugged mountains, painted with rich descriptions that evoke the romance of exploration. As the narrative shifts, it introduces Haller, who is about to embark on a journey to Santa Fe, indicating that his adventures will involve encounters with traders, Native Americans, and possibly the darker sides of pioneer life, including the scalp-hunting trade. The beginning sets the scene for a tale steeped in action and exploration, inviting readers to join Haller in his quest for identity and fortune amid the perils of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Illustrator: Stewart, F. A. (Frank Algernon), 1877-
EBook No.: 23268
Published: Oct 31, 2007
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.