Erskine Dale—Pioneer by Jr. John Fox
"Erskine Dale—Pioneer" by John Fox, Jr. is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Erskine Dale, a young boy who has grown up in the wilderness and has both Native American and White heritage. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of cultures as Erskine navigates life between the worlds of the frontier and colonial society. The opening of thenovel introduces the reader to a rich, evocative wilderness setting at dawn, where we meet various characters within a fort that is inhabited by settlers. We witness the daily life and interactions among the inhabitants, including Erskine, whose background as a boy raised by Native Americans adds depth to his character. Amidst the banter, camaraderie, and preparations for potential dangers from Native American tribes, we see budding relationships develop, particularly as the prospect of attack becomes imminent. Upon the arrival of a young Native boy who seeks refuge at the fort, the complexity of belonging and cultural ties begins to take shape, leading to a gripping context for Erskine's adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay), 1875-1933 |
| Title | Erskine Dale—Pioneer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36390 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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