The Fatal Cord, and The Falcon Rover by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Title The Fatal Cord, and The Falcon Rover
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Fatal Cord and The Falcon Rover" by Mayne Reid is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a forested area of Arkansas, where a group of young hunters gathers for a bear hunt, depicting the rough and adventurous spirit of youth in the backwoods of America during this period. The novel combines themes of camaraderie, competition, and peril when a cruel prank results in a dangerous predicament for one of the characters, a mixed-race young hunter named Pierre Robideau. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a lively campfire scene where six boys celebrate their successful bear hunt. Among them is Brandon, a privileged youth who asserts dominance over the others, and Pierre, a young man of mixed heritage who is being subjected to their bullying. The playful atmosphere quickly turns dark when Brandon challenges Pierre to a hanging contest, intending to humiliate him. The open disregard for Pierre's safety escalates to a critical moment when the other boys abandon him, leaving him suspended by a noose they've rigged, prompting a desperate outcry for help that echoes in the silent forest. The tension escalates as Pierre grapples with his dire situation, setting the stage for a complex exploration of prejudice, revenge, and moral choices in a harsh frontier society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Maryland -- Fiction
Subject Arkansas -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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