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LoC No.: 14017982
Title:
Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail
Being the story of how boy and man worked hard and played hard to blaze the white trail, by wagon train, stage coach and pony express, across the great plains and the mountains beyond, that the American republic might expand and flourish
Series Title: The American trail blazers
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Cummings, from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Summary: "Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail" by Edwin L. Sabin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the adventurous life of Buffalo Bill, alongside the challenges and experiences of those who traversed the Overland Trail in the 19th century, illustrating the spirit of exploration and settlement in America. Central to the story is young David Scott, a boy who becomes involved in the conflict between white settlers and Native Americans, showcasing themes of bravery, heroism, and the harsh realities of frontier life. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to a tense situation where David Scott, a red-headed boy, is held by Cheyenne Indians as they ride through western Nebraska. The boy witnesses the thrill and danger of life on the plains, from plundering wagon trains to impending confrontations. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to an intense battle between indomitable white settlers and the warring Cheyenne tribe, exemplified by buffalo hunters and courageous figures such as Buffalo Bill himself. The opening lays a vivid foundation for a story steeped in historical context, urgent action, and the resilience of its characters on the wild American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952
Illustrator: Stephens, Charles H., 1851-1931
EBook No.: 64231
Published: Jan 7, 2021
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject: Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14017982
Title:
Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail
Being the story of how boy and man worked hard and played hard to blaze the white trail, by wagon train, stage coach and pony express, across the great plains and the mountains beyond, that the American republic might expand and flourish
Series Title: The American trail blazers
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Cummings, from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Summary: "Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail" by Edwin L. Sabin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the adventurous life of Buffalo Bill, alongside the challenges and experiences of those who traversed the Overland Trail in the 19th century, illustrating the spirit of exploration and settlement in America. Central to the story is young David Scott, a boy who becomes involved in the conflict between white settlers and Native Americans, showcasing themes of bravery, heroism, and the harsh realities of frontier life. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to a tense situation where David Scott, a red-headed boy, is held by Cheyenne Indians as they ride through western Nebraska. The boy witnesses the thrill and danger of life on the plains, from plundering wagon trains to impending confrontations. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to an intense battle between indomitable white settlers and the warring Cheyenne tribe, exemplified by buffalo hunters and courageous figures such as Buffalo Bill himself. The opening lays a vivid foundation for a story steeped in historical context, urgent action, and the resilience of its characters on the wild American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952
Illustrator: Stephens, Charles H., 1851-1931
EBook No.: 64231
Published: Jan 7, 2021
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject: Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.