Retells in poetry the daring adventures of the explorer who was the first Englishman to sail around the world; helped to defeat the Spanish Armada; and who, encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I, was a feared pirate in his time.
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Stirring tales, dating from the French and Indian War through the 1850s, recount desperate situations from the lives of westward-bound women and their families, including encounters with the Native Americans they ultimately displaced.
In letters home to Mom and Dad, Little Wolf describes his journey to rescue his little brother, Smellybreff, from a crafty cubnapper, Mister Twister the Fox.
"D'Ri and I" by Irving Bacheller is a satisfying novel that unfolds inside the backdrop of the American Civil War. This work captures the spirit of the era and offers a unique blend of humor, adventure, and historic perception. The narrative is offered because the memoir of a man named John Hapwood, recounting his studies and encounters with a charismatic and eccentric individual called D'Ri. D'Ri is a wandering Irishman with an inherent ability for storytelling and a penchant for getting into fun and frequently unbelievable conditions. As the tale progresses, readers are taken on a journey thru the numerous escapades of D'Ri and his interactions with a various cast of characters. The novel is a celebration of friendship, camaraderie, and the human spirit, set in opposition to the backdrop of a turbulent period in American history. Bacheller's storytelling is marked by means of its humor and heat, making "D'Ri and I" an enticing and exciting examine. The characters come to lifestyles with vibrant personalities, and the unconventional captures the essence of the time with historic accuracy and a touch of nostalgia.