Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War. by Schoolcraft
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| Author | Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864 |
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| Title |
Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War.
With Some Selected Miscellanies, Chiefly of Early Date. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison, Paul Marshall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https: //www.hathitrust.org) |
| Summary | "Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War" by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of conflict and identity, primarily focusing on the experiences of Native American tribes during the Creek War. The narrative features notable characters involved in the struggles of the Muscogee (Creek) nation, particularly highlighting their resistance and the personal journeys of individuals like Alhalla and other warriors. The opening of the tale introduces various characters during a significant moment in the setting—a tent on the shores of Lake Superior. It presents a dialogue between Ethwald, a traveler, and Mongazid, an Indian prophet, discussing the mystical qualities attributed to the land and the impending threats they face. As they communicate, Mongazid warns Ethwald about the unseen dangers lurking in sacred places, while Ethwald expresses curiosity about untapped treasures. The dialogue underscores the tension and cultural clash between the indigenous beliefs and the encroaching influence of European settlers, setting the stage for the unfolding story centered around the challenges faced by the Creek nation amidst the backdrop of their war for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Creek War, 1813-1814 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56368 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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