Project Gutenberg 2023-10-02 Public domain in the USA. 122 Kelly, Eleanor Mercein 1880 1968 Mercein, Eleanor Mercien, Eleanor Kelly Kelly, Mrs. (Eleanor) Wilford, L. F. (Louis F.) Wilford, Louis F. The prior claim $aNew York :$bMcClure Publishing Company, $c1923. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The Prior Claim" by Eleanor Mercein Kelly is a historical romance novel set during the early 19th century, amidst the tumult of the Indian Wars and pioneer life in Kentucky. This gripping narrative centers on themes of love, identity, and the struggles of settlers in a land fraught with conflict. The book dives into the complexities faced by its characters, particularly revolving around notions of belonging and cultural conflict between Native Americans and European settlers. The story unfolds around Polly, a young woman who was captured by Indians and later rescued by settlers. Now married to Ezra Todd, a man devoted to civilizing the untamed land, Polly finds herself grappling with the memories of her past and her dual identity. As the plot progresses, tensions rise when her husband must leave for a court meeting, leaving her in the care of her elderly grandmother and their newborn son. These circumstances culminate in a violent encounter with Indians, leading to a heart-wrenching decision for Polly as she must choose between her newfound life and the ties to her past. Ultimately, her journey reflects the harsh realities of frontier life and the sacrifices made for love and family, leaving readers to ponder the notion of belonging and the depth of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230831064058kelly 1923 US Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Kentucky -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: American Literature 87139 2025-09-28T10:39:55.808797 text/html 62236 2023-11-08T05:00:14 text/html 1134783 2025-09-28T10:39:58.795771 application/epub+zip 1135064 2025-09-28T10:39:56.796771 application/epub+zip 155717 2025-09-28T10:39:56.231777 application/epub+zip 1546604 2025-09-28T10:40:00.317800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1539672 2025-09-28T10:39:58.372741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77298 2025-09-28T10:39:55.599771 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57508 2023-11-08T05:00:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16532 2025-09-28T10:40:00.543888 application/rdf+xml 30935 2025-09-28T10:39:56.438766 image/jpeg 4430 2025-09-28T10:39:56.333759 image/jpeg 1127073 2025-09-28T10:39:55.844782 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