The Frontiersmen by Charles Egbert Craddock

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Author Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922
Title The Frontiersmen
Note Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents The linguister -- A victor at Chungke -- The captive of the Ada-wehi -- The fate of the Cheera-taghe -- The bewitched ball-sticks -- The visit of the turbulent grandfather -- Notes.
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Summary "The Frontiersmen" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a historical novel published in the early 20th century, likely around the early 1900s. The narrative is set against the backdrop of frontier America and explores the lives of early settlers, including themes of love, conflict, and survival in a tumultuous environment. The main characters include the brave and spirited Peninnah Penelope Anne Mivane, who navigates both her romantic interests and the harsh realities of pioneer life, and Ralph Emsden, her young pioneer lover who faces external threats alongside the settlers. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Peninnah Penelope Anne Mivane, who watches with determination from the safety of a stockade—a protective enclosure for settlers—during an attack by Cherokees. The narrative reveals her resilience as she aids Ralph Emsden during a violent confrontation, highlighting both their romantic bond and the grim reality of frontier life. Much of the opening details their interaction amidst the chaos, as well as the eccentricities of her grandfather, Richard Mivane, who struggles with his deafness but navigates his role as a protector and patriarch. As the plot unfolds, tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples are explored, alongside burgeoning young love amidst the turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Mountain life -- Fiction
Subject Tennessee -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13724
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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