Project Gutenberg 2022-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 115 Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers) 1849 1924 Grant, A. F. Harbaugh, Thomas Chalmers Howard, Capt. Chas. Howard, Chas. Howard, Charles The squaw spy; or the rangers of the lava-beds $aUnited States :$bBeadle and Adams,$c1872,copyright 1884. Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 97 David Edwards, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) "The Squaw Spy; or The Rangers of the Lava-Beds" by T. C. Harbaugh is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Modoc War, focusing on themes of conflict, loyalty, and the dangers of treachery. Key characters include Kit South, a rugged scout; Artena, a spirited Modoc girl who plays a crucial role as a spy; and Captain Jack, the formidable Modoc chief at the center of the conflict. The book explores the intricate dynamics between Native Americans and U.S. soldiers, delivering an intense tale of warfare and personal struggles amidst chaos. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the aftermath of a brutal encounter between U.S. troops and the Modoc Indians. Kit South, a seasoned border man, and General Gillem await the return of Artena, who is both a spy and a vital link to intelligence about the Modoc troops. Their discussions reveal a recent loss of men in battle and the fleeting hope of capturing the elusive Captain Jack. As the night deepens, the urgency builds around a potential kidnapping plan aimed at turning the tide in their favor. Tension heightens when they detect the presence of an unknown spy, leading to actions that might endanger the lives of both soldiers and the Modoc girl, setting the stage for a gripping tale of betrayal and bravery in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20200424120133various 1872 US Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Fiction Oregon -- Fiction Soldiers -- Fiction Indian women -- Fiction California -- Fiction Dime novels Modoc War, 1872-1873 -- Fiction Lava tubes -- Fiction Women spies -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 231425 2025-06-27T05:43:53.519805 text/html 210878 2024-10-18T21:59:53 text/html 705245 2025-06-27T05:43:59.050742 application/epub+zip 705298 2025-06-27T05:43:55.220778 application/epub+zip 469329 2025-06-27T05:43:54.214813 application/epub+zip 1269214 2025-06-27T05:44:01.822970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1248641 2025-06-27T05:43:58.338769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1012858 2022-09-30T16:47:25.829350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211685 2025-06-27T05:43:52.985793 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 191680 2024-10-18T21:59:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19543 2025-06-27T05:44:02.041737 application/rdf+xml 26338 2025-06-27T05:43:54.567799 image/jpeg 4130 2025-06-27T05:43:54.390774 image/jpeg 1426154 2025-06-27T05:43:53.553801 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