| Author |
Aiken, Albert W., 1846-1894 |
| Title |
Ben, the Trapper; Or, The Mountain Demon: A Tale of the Black Hills
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
Later editions published under title: The three trappers and Dutch Jan's dilemma.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library at http://digital.lib.niu.edu/)
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| Summary |
"Ben, the Trapper; Or, The Mountain Demon: A Tale of the Black Hills" by Major Lewis W. Carson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the rugged life of trappers in the Black Hills during a time of conflict between territorial powers and Native American tribes. The main character, Ben Miffin, is a skilled trapper and hunter who, along with his companions—Jules, a Frenchman, and Jan, a Dutchman—navigates the dangers of the wild and confronts hostile forces, including a mysterious beast referred to as the "Mountain Devil." The opening of the tale introduces us to Ben Miffin and his companions as they establish a camp in the Black Hills. Their banter reveals their distinct personalities, setting the stage for their adventures. As they settle in, they discuss the harsh realities of their lives as trappers and face the immediate danger of a grizzly bear, showcasing Ben’s bravery and experience. The narrative hints at underlying tensions in the region, as well as future confrontations with both wildlife and Native American tribes. The dynamic between the characters and their humorous interactions provide a lively and engaging entry into the novel’s broader themes of survival, camaraderie, and the brutal realities of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Trappers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Crow Indians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65087 |
| Release Date |
Apr 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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