The Log School-House on the Columbia: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Log School-House on the Columbia is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Butterworth, Hezekiah (1839–1905).
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"The Log School-House on the Columbia" by Hezekiah Butterworth is a historical tale written during the late 19th century. The narrative captures the lives of pioneers in the great Northwest, particularly in Oregon and Washington, and serves as a tribute to the heroism and perseverance of early settlers. At its heart, the story focuses on young Gretchen, a German girl arriving in the wilderness with her foster mother, Mrs. Woods, as they navigate their new life while encountering Native American tribes and the challenges of frontier education. The opening of the book introduces readers to Gretchen and Mrs. Woods as they travel along an Indian trail toward the Columbia River, discussing their aspirations and the harsh realities of pioneer life. Gretchen expresses a desire to become a poet, chafing against her mother’s more pragmatic views. Their encounter with Marlowe Mann, the earnest Yankee schoolmaster who has come to teach in a rudimentary log schoolhouse, sets the stage for Gretchen’s education amid a landscape filled with beauty and tension. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the connections between the settlers and the Indigenous nations, touching upon themes of trust and cultural exchange, especially through Gretchen’s music, which serves as a bridge between worlds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Log School-House on the Columbia
- Author credits: Butterworth, Hezekiah (1839–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon -- Fiction
- Indians of North America -- Fiction
- Mountains -- Fiction
- Natural history -- Fiction
- Northwest boundary of the United States -- Fiction
- Oregon Territory -- History -- Fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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