The Heart of the Red Firs: A Story of the Pacific Northwest by Anderson
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| Author | Anderson, Ada Woodruff, 1860-1956 |
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| Illustrator | Grunwald, Charles, 1867-1910 |
| Title | The Heart of the Red Firs: A Story of the Pacific Northwest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Heart of the Red Firs: A Story of the Pacific Northwest" by Ada Woodruff Anderson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and experiences of characters living in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, revealing the dynamics between settlers and Indigenous peoples in a land rich with opportunity yet fraught with hardship. Central to the story are characters like Mose, a mixed-race boy facing challenges and cultural conflicts, along with his teacher and fellow settlers who navigate their relationships with each other and the land. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a rural schoolhouse scene where children are putting away their books amidst the scents of cedar and fir. Tensions bubble as Mose's father arrives with anger toward his son for taking a gun, but the determined teacher intervenes, demonstrating her strength and compassion, which overall hints at the unfolding theme of community involvement in the upbringing of the youth. As the narrative progresses, we also catch glimpses of other characters like the teacher, who expresses her love for the natural beauty surrounding them, and ties to a man named Paul Forrest, suggesting a developing romance amidst their trials and adventures. The stage is set for a deeply woven tale that explores the themes of identity, love, and the clash of cultures in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Northwest, Pacific -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48644 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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