Bob Hampton of Placer by Randall Parrish

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Author Parrish, Randall, 1858-1923
Illustrator Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
Title Bob Hampton of Placer
Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary "Bob Hampton of Placer" by Randall Parrish is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American West and follows the main character, Bob Hampton, who finds himself in a life-or-death situation amidst a skirmish with Sioux Indians. The initial chapters delve into themes of survival, bravery, and unexpected camaraderie, particularly highlighting the dynamics between Hampton and a young girl named Gillis, who faces trauma following the death of her father during the conflict. At the start of the narrative, a small group, including soldiers and civilians, is ambushed in a canyon while traveling in what they believed to be a safe area. The tension escalates as they are forced into a desperate fight for their lives against a hidden enemy. Amid the chaos, Hampton demonstrates his ingenuity and resourcefulness as he attempts to protect both himself and the girl, who is grieving the loss of her father. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with action and emotional complexity, establishing themes of heroism and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1876 -- Fiction
Subject Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 17614
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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