Frank in the Mountains

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Frank in the Mountains" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Frank and his cousin Archie as they navigate adventures in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, encountering both friendly and hostile Native Americans along the way. The novel explores themes of bravery, survival, and the complexities of human relationships in the face of danger. At the start of the narrative, Frank and Archie are introduced as they arrive at a trading post in the Rocky Mountains and settle into a new life filled with exploration and excitement. The boys are drawn into a foot race against local Indigenous boys, leading to a series of events that escalate into challenges for Frank as he finds himself facing rivalry and potential danger. The opening establishes their adventurous spirit and hints at the conflicts that will develop as they interact with Native tribes, setting the stage for the thrilling escapades that await them in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-01-08