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Wister, Owen
1860
1938
Remington, Frederic
1861
1909
Remington, Frederic Sackrider
Remington, Frederick
Red Men and White
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"Red Men and White" by Owen Wister is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the complexities of life on the Western frontier, particularly focusing on the interactions between white settlers and Native American tribes. The stories are connected thematically and feature overlapping characters, suggesting a rich and intertwined tapestry of life during a pivotal time in American history. The opening of the collection sets the stage for these narratives by highlighting the dynamic circumstances of the Crow Indians and their evolving relationship with white settlers and soldiers. It introduces characters like young Cheschapah, a Crow Indian who struggles between his ambition for leadership and duty to his people, and Lieutenant Stirling whose observations about the Indians reveal deeper nuances. As tensions arise with the Sioux tribe visiting the Crows and the calculations of superstitions that could ignite conflict, a stark portrait of life on the frontier is painted—a world of fragile peace overshadowed by the threat of violence, cultural misunderstanding, and the quest for identity and recognition. This sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the intersections of cultures, conflict, and human ambition that defines the Wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Western stories
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
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