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Marcy, Mary
1877
1922
Marcy, Mary E.
Tobias, Mary Edna
18000786
Stories of the Cave People
The Fire Beast -- The ornament of Big Nose -- When Run Fast went hunting for a wife -- Little Laughing Boy -- Hunting an echo -- The flood -- Big Foot's new weapon -- The first planting -- The first pot -- The arrow throwers -- The first priest -- Questions for teachers.
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"Stories of the Cave People" by Mary E. Marcy is a collection of fictional narratives set in a prehistoric context, likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the early experiences and struggles of a group of primitive humans as they navigate life in a harsh, unforgiving environment. The main characters include Strong Arm, a powerful and respected member of the tribe, his family, and various tribesfolk as they discover and adapt to their world, including the mastery of fire and the challenges of survival. The opening of the collection introduces the Cave People living in a time before the knowledge of kindling fire, revealing their fears and dependence on nature for sustenance. The narrative focuses on Strong Arm's attempts to educate his tribe on the use of fire after he bravely brings it back from the forest. We also meet Laughing Boy, his curious son, who looks up to his father's strength and wisdom. As these characters experience putative trials and discoveries, the reader is introduced to a world filled with lurking dangers and the dawn of human ingenuity, setting the stage for their adventures in survival and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Prehistoric peoples -- Juvenile literature
Cave dwellers -- Juvenile literature
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