The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers) (1849–1924).
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"The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee" by T. C. Harbaugh is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Nanette Froisart, who embodies the role of an avenger against the Native American tribes that have wronged her. The opening chapters set a dramatic tone, depicting her fierce and skilled nature as she battles against formidable foes, particularly Joe Girty, a renegade who poses a significant threat to her and those she cares about. The opening of the novel introduces a tense scene along the Maumee River in 1794, where an Indian hunter, having just killed a stag, falls victim to a young girl’s decisive shot, revealing her as a formidable avenger. We learn about her pride in hunting and her quest for vengeance against Native Americans as she collects scalps as trophies. This intense moment unfolds with the emergence of Joe Girty, who captures her after she has successfully taken down another foe. The narrative weaves themes of vengeance, survival, and the complexities of identity amid the turbulent interactions between different cultures. As the story progresses, it hints at past traumas and a web of revenge that invites readers into a world shaped by conflict and resilience.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee
- Author credits: Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers) (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Dime novels
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Ohio -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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