The Gray Scalp; Or, The Blackfoot Brave: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Gray Scalp; Or, The Blackfoot Brave: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Gray Scalp; Or, The Blackfoot Brave is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Willett, Edward (1830–1889).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Gray Scalp; Or, The Blackfoot Brave" by Edward Willett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American West and features characters caught in the struggles between white settlers and Native American tribes, primarily the Blackfeet. The narrative begins with a chaotic attack on a group of trappers led by Captain Benning, during which Flora Robinette, the daughter of a fur trader, is kidnapped. This event sets off a chain of daring rescues, conflicts, and personal dilemmas as the main characters navigate the dangers of the wilderness and their own relationships. The opening of the book introduces the dire circumstances surrounding Captain Benning and his party, who are attacked at their camp and suffer losses to the Blackfeet. Amid the chaos, Flora Robinette goes missing, and her father is killed. The narrative presents various characters, including the young and passionate trapper George Benning, who is determined to rescue Flora, as well as the mysterious Fred Wilder, who appears to have his own agenda amidst the turmoil. The tension is heightened by the setting of the untamed frontier, the challenge of survival against the odds, and the intrigue of human relationships shaped by danger and desperation. The beginning effectively establishes the stakes and conflicts that are likely to evolve as the story progresses.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Gray Scalp; Or, The Blackfoot Brave
- Author credits: Willett, Edward (1830–1889)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Great Plains -- Fiction
- Indians of North America -- Fiction
- Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Fiction
- Sihasapa Indians -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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