Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ellis, Edward Sylvester (1840–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Joe Napyank, a determined and resourceful hunter navigating the dangerous waters of the Ohio River during a tumultuous time punctuated by interactions with Native Americans. The narrative introduces a group of pioneers, including Joe and Theophilus McGowan, as they face threats in their quest for settlement and survival in the uncharted wilderness. The beginning of the novel sets the stage on the Ohio River, where Joe Napyank reflects on his exhaustive journey while scanning the river for companions. Soon after, he encounters McGowan and the crew of a flat-boat who are wary of potential danger from lurking Native Americans. As tensions rise, Joe’s keen instincts and the group’s dynamic are clearly showcased, particularly when they are suddenly threatened by hostile forces. The complexity of their relationships, particularly with Ruth McGowan, is hinted at, while the persistently looming danger amplifies the sense of adventure and survival that threads throughout the narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Joe Napyank; or, The River Rifles
- Author credits: Ellis, Edward Sylvester (1840–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dime novels
- Flatboats -- Fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Hunters -- Fiction
- Indian captivities -- Fiction
- Indians of North America -- Fiction
- Irish Americans -- Fiction
- Ohio River Valley -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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