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Bouis, Amédée
Bouis, Amedee
Le Whip-Poor-Will, ou, les pionniers de l'Orégon
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"Le Whip-Poor-Will, ou, les pionniers de l'Orégon" by Amédée Bouis is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the lives and struggles of early American pioneers as they venture into the wild territories of the Oregon region, navigating the challenges presented by both the landscape and the Indigenous tribes they encounter. Central to the story are the characters Aaron Percy, a wise pioneer leader, and Whip-Poor-Will, a young Natchez Native American whose heritage plays a crucial role in the tale. The opening of the novel introduces us to the world of the early 19th-century American West, characterized by the conflict of civilizations and the rich backdrop of nature. We meet characters such as Daniel Boone, a legendary frontiersman, and young Frémont-Hotspur, who are preparing for their journey westward. The text weaves together themes of adventure and survival, and it sets up a vivid tableau of the trials faced by pioneers aiming for a better life amidst the complexities of displacement and the clash of cultures. Additionally, the focus on community, the legacy of settlers, and the poignant portrayal of Indigenous tribes provides depth to the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon -- Fiction
Indians of North America -- Oregon -- Fiction
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FR Peuples et Sociétés
FR Littérature
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
Category: American Literature
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