Little Wolf: A Tale of the Western Frontier

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cornelius, Mary Ann Mann, 1829-1918

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Little Wolf: A Tale of the Western Frontier" by Mary Ann Mann Cornelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on a young heroine, Little Wolf, who finds herself at the mercy of a notorious outlaw named Bloody Jim. As the narrative unfolds, themes of danger, love, and resilience emerge against the backdrop of the American frontier. The opening of the tale introduces the Sherman family, particularly the matriarch, Mrs. Sherman, who is preparing for her son Edward's departure to the western territories with his friend George Goodrich. The mood is heavy with impending loss, as family dynamics and romantic tensions come into play, especially between Louise, Edward's sister, and George. As Edward ventures west, the story foreshadows conflict with the introduction of Bloody Jim, a menacing figure who has troubled Little Wolf and her family. This portion sets up a blend of familial bonds, romantic interests, and looming threats, ensuring the reader is engaged and eager to see how the characters navigate their complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-04-01