This edition had all images removed.
Title: Esther : A story of the Oregon trail
Original Publication: United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons, 1861.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Esther: A Story of the Oregon Trail" by Ann S. Stephens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on Esther Morse, a beautiful young woman, as she embarks on an adventure along the Oregon Trail, encountering both the wonders and dangers of the untamed American frontier. The story blends themes of exploration, survival, and cultural encounters, reflecting the complexities of life during this pivotal period in American history. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a lovely morning scene where a caravan of covered wagons is set up against the backdrop of a vibrant prairie. The protagonist, Esther, is depicted as a spirited and beautiful young woman who yearns for some freedom from the confines of camp life. She steps away from her camp and begins to explore the surrounding nature, but her wanderlust leads her into a precarious situation where she encounters an Indian girl, Waupee. Waupee warns her of impending danger from the Sioux warrior, Black Eagle, who has set his sights on her. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and romance as Esther grapples with the threats from both nature and man, foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886
EBook No.: 74746
Published: Nov 16, 2024
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject: Indian women -- Fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject: Latter Day Saints -- Fiction
Subject: Wagon trains -- Fiction
Subject: Oregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Esther : A story of the Oregon trail
Original Publication: United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons, 1861.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Esther: A Story of the Oregon Trail" by Ann S. Stephens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on Esther Morse, a beautiful young woman, as she embarks on an adventure along the Oregon Trail, encountering both the wonders and dangers of the untamed American frontier. The story blends themes of exploration, survival, and cultural encounters, reflecting the complexities of life during this pivotal period in American history. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a lovely morning scene where a caravan of covered wagons is set up against the backdrop of a vibrant prairie. The protagonist, Esther, is depicted as a spirited and beautiful young woman who yearns for some freedom from the confines of camp life. She steps away from her camp and begins to explore the surrounding nature, but her wanderlust leads her into a precarious situation where she encounters an Indian girl, Waupee. Waupee warns her of impending danger from the Sioux warrior, Black Eagle, who has set his sights on her. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and romance as Esther grapples with the threats from both nature and man, foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886
EBook No.: 74746
Published: Nov 16, 2024
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject: Indian women -- Fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject: Latter Day Saints -- Fiction
Subject: Wagon trains -- Fiction
Subject: Oregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.