Osceola the Seminole; or, The Red Fawn of the Flower Land by Mayne Reid
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| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | Osceola the Seminole; or, The Red Fawn of the Flower Land |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Osceola the Seminole; or, The Red Fawn of the Flower Land" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book revolves around the life and struggles of Osceola, a prominent leader of the Seminole tribe, set against the backdrop of the American South during a time of conflict over land and cultural preservation. The narrative promises action, adventure, and rich descriptions of both the natural environment and the intersections of different cultures. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the lush beauty of Florida and the somber reality of its original inhabitants—the Seminoles—who have been driven away from their ancestral lands. Through the eyes of George Randolph, a young boy with a mix of European and Native American heritage, we learn about his idyllic childhood on an indigo plantation and are introduced to the tense social dynamics between slaves and their owners. As the story unfolds, we witness George’s relationship with his sister and their acquaintances, including the dangerous rivalry between two enslaved men, Yellow Jake and Black Jake. This conflict foreshadows deeper themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Osceola, Seminole chief, 1804-1838 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seminole Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seminole War, 1st, 1817-1818 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35620 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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