The Girl from the Big Horn Country
The Girl from the Big Horn Country

Author: Mary Ellen Chase

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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In Mary Ellen Chase's novel, 'The Girl from the Big Horn Country,' readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rugged landscapes of the American West, following the coming-of-age story of a young girl who must navigate the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery. Chase's evocative prose brings the untamed beauty of the Big Horn mountains to life, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era and capturing the essence of the pioneering spirit that defined the region. The novel is a masterful blend of historical fiction and emotional depth, offering readers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of frontier life while exploring themes of identity and resilience. Mary Ellen Chase, a respected American author known for her works centered around New England and the sea, draws upon her own experiences and extensive research to craft a compelling narrative that resonates with authenticity and heart. Her keen insight into the human condition shines through in 'The Girl from the Big Horn Country,' as she seamlessly weaves together rich character development with a gripping plot. I highly recommend 'The Girl from the Big Horn Country' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong sense of place, as well as those interested in exploring themes of personal growth and the enduring power of the human spirit. Chase's novel is a timeless classic that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who delves into its pages.

The Dime Novel in Children's Literature
The Dime Novel in Children's Literature

Author: Vicki Anderson

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-10-16

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0786483024

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With their rakish characters, sensationalist plots, improbable adventures and objectionable language (like swell and golly), dime novels in their heyday were widely considered a threat to the morals of impressionable youth. Roundly criticized by church leaders and educators of the time, these short, quick-moving, pocket-sized publications were also, inevitably, wildly popular with readers of all ages. This work looks at the evolution of the dime novel and at the authors, publishers, illustrators, and subject matter of the genre. Also discussed are related types of children's literature, such as story papers, chapbooks, broadsides, serial books, pulp magazines, comic books and today's paperback books. The author shows how these works reveal much about early American life and thought and how they reflect cultural nationalism through their ideological teachings in personal morality and ethics, humanitarian reform and political thought. Overall, this book is a thoughtful consideration of the dime novel's contribution to the genre of children's literature. Eight appendices provide a wealth of information, offering an annotated bibliography of dime novels and listing series books, story paper periodicals, characters, authors and their pseudonyms, and more. A reference section, index and illustrations are all included.

A Lakota War Book from the Little Bighorn
A Lakota War Book from the Little Bighorn

Author: Castle McLaughlin

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2013-12-23

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0981885861

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A ledger book of drawings by Lakota Sioux warriors found in 1876 on the Little Bighorn battlefield offers a rare first-person Native American record of events that likely occurred in 1866–1868 during Red Cloud’s War. This color facsimile edition uncovers the origins, ownership, and cultural and historical significance of this unique artifact.