Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 Dodge, Mary Mapes 1830 1905 Dodge, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Po-No-Kah: An Indian Tale of Long Ago Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders "Po-No-Kah: An Indian Tale of Long Ago" by Mary Mapes Dodge is a historical children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a time when American pioneers faced the dangers posed by Native Americans in the wilderness. The tale explores themes of bravery, familial bonds, and the interactions between settlers and indigenous people, focusing on the plight of the Hedden family and their encounter with Native American warriors. The story follows the Hedden family, particularly the children, Bessie, Rudolph, and little Kitty, as they embark on an innocent adventure that turns dire when they encounter Indians in the forest. As they are captured, their protector, Tom Hennessy, attempts to save them, leading to a series of harrowing events where they endure the harsh realities of captivity. The character of Po-No-Kah emerges as a pivotal figure who, despite being an Indian warrior, demonstrates kindness and fidelity, ultimately assisting in their rescue. The emotional narrative highlights the children's innocence in the face of danger, the loyalty of their dog Bouncer, and the theme of friendship that transcends cultural boundaries. The climax sees the family's reunion after their trials, suggesting a message of hope and reconciliation amidst the historical context of their struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's stories, American Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 106768 2025-08-05T13:12:29.520705 text/html 82911 2024-10-28T19:05:14 text/html 130175 2025-08-05T13:12:35.218643 application/epub+zip 130544 2025-08-05T13:12:32.540659 application/epub+zip 104165 2025-08-05T13:12:31.420686 application/epub+zip 281530 2025-08-05T13:12:37.141727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273037 2025-08-05T13:12:34.547655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167608 2022-09-06T18:08:48.084822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97545 2025-08-05T13:12:29.189763 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77788 2024-10-28T19:05:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17018 2025-08-05T13:12:37.368629 application/rdf+xml 18354 2025-08-05T13:12:31.928704 image/jpeg 4345 2025-08-05T13:12:31.669660 image/jpeg 130179 2025-08-05T13:12:29.531678 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia