Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Willett, Edward (1830–1889).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country" by Edward Willett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delivers a tale filled with adventure, focusing primarily on the experiences of its main character, Fred Wilder, also known as Silverspur, and his interactions with various characters in a rugged, frontier setting, including Native Americans. The narrative unfolds in the harsh and beautiful landscapes of the American West, suggesting themes of honor, friendship, and survival within an unpredictable environment. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a saloon where a group of well-dressed men engage in conversation with a rugged mountain man named Old Blaze. Old Blaze seeks information about Fred Wilder, who is revealed to be a heroic figure often called Silverspur. Wilder's reputation as a courageous man in perilous situations is established early on. The opening sets a tone of camaraderie and tension as it hints at conflicts involving Native American tribes and the personal stakes tied to Wilder's relationships, particularly with a Native American woman named Dove-eye. The richness of character development and hints of forthcoming conflicts lay the groundwork for a compelling story that intertwines adventure with emotional depth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Silverspur; or, The Mountain Heroine: A Tale of the Arapaho Country
- Author credits: Willett, Edward (1830–1889)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Arapaho Indians -- Fiction
- Battles -- Fiction
- Crow Indians -- Fiction
- Dime novels
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Indian captivities -- Fiction
- Nebraska -- Fiction
- Racially mixed people -- Fiction
- Soldiers -- Fiction
- Trappers -- Fiction
- Women heroes -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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