Ned in the Block-House: A Tale of Early Days in the West by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
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| Title | Ned in the Block-House: A Tale of Early Days in the West |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Ned in the Block-House: A Tale of Early Days in the West" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story features young Ned Preston and his friend Wildblossom Brown as they navigate the dangers of the Kentucky wilderness during the autumn of 1788. Themes of survival and friendship amid the threats of Native American attacks are central to the narrative, as the boys find themselves in precarious situations while trying to reach Fort Bridgman. The opening of the tale introduces Ned and his companion as they hunt in the forest, where they accidentally encounter danger when an Indian arrow strikes a deer they were tracking. This unsettling close call reveals the presence of lurking Native Americans, prompting the boys to flee. As they attempt to escape, they meet Deerfoot, a young Shawanoe who becomes a vital ally. Through intricate details, the reader is drawn into the dynamics of these characters as they confront adversity and explore their world, setting the stage for a gripping adventure filled with tension and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43675 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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