The Prairie-Bird, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Charles Augustus Murray

ISBN 10: 1331116643 / ISBN 13: 9781331116646

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. In the late eighteenth century, the vast frontier and prairie regions of what are now the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois were all part of the Northwest Territory. It was an era of hardship and adventure as settlers ventured into this untamed land. This book presents a collection of exciting tales that capture the flavor of this time in history. Through narrative, the author gives readers a glimpse into the lives of frontiersmen, settlers, soldiers, and their families. Alongside familiar historical figures, the author introduces fictional characters who face conflicts of their own. The book explores the human experience during the settling of the American West with insights into friendship, family dynamics, loss, love, and the complex themes of racial prejudice and assimilation. Ultimately, this book leaves readers with a deeper appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of those who forged a new life in a new land. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331116646_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Prairie-Bird, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331116643
• ISBN 13: 9781331116646
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A vivid frontier tale opens with a ceremonial welcome as two nations meet, and a young explorer’s loyalties are tested.

In this scene from The Prairie-Bird,.Volume 1, a delegation of white explorers is received by Delaware and Osage chiefs. The feast is rich with native craft, color, and ceremony, while tension threads through the meeting of different cultures. A towering Osage chieftain named Mahega, or Red-hand, inspires both awe and caution in Reginald, the young leader at the center of the drama. The setting shifts between the rugged lodge landscape and the quiet, watchful moments that signal shifting alliances and a coming journey into unknown lands.

As the group pauses to absorb the awe of the encampment, the presence of the Black Father, a revered missionary, adds a note of benevolence and calm. The scene blends warm hospitality with the undercurrent of rivalry and the promise of conflict to come, drawing readers into a world of travel, maps, and cross-cultural encounters on the northern plains.

• Meet strong-minded leaders and a mix of tribes through vivid character portraits.
• Experience a ceremonial feast that marks the start of an important alliance journey.
• Observe early tensions between pride, protection, and policy in a frontier setting.
• Follow Reginald’s evolving perspective as he weighs loyalty, respect, and curiosity.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical adventure, frontier diplomacy, and richly described indigenous cultures interacting with European explorers.