| Author |
Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
| Illustrator |
Stecher, William F. (William Frederick), 1864-1940 |
| Title |
A frontier knight : A story of early Texan border-life
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| Original Publication |
Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1905.
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| Series Title |
The American Girl Series, 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Frontier Knight: A Story of Early Texan Border-Life" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century." The narrative focuses on the lives of three young women—Alison, Christine, and their friend Fidgetty Lou—as they navigate the trials and tribulations of frontier life in Texas, facing the challenges and uncertainties that come with settling in a new, untamed land. "The opening of the book introduces us to Alison, who is contemplating her decision to leave her comfortable life in Kentucky to join her sister Christine and brother John on their journey to Texas." We see the dynamics within the Brown household, highlighting the contrasting desires for adventure versus stability. Alison's strong sense of loyalty and courage shines through as she grapples with her choice and expresses her determination to face the unknown challenges ahead. As the siblings prepare for their migration, the narrative sets the stage for themes of bravery, family, and the spirit of pioneering that will unfold throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Texas -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74155 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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