Scouting Dave: The Trail Hunter by James L. Bowen
"Scouting Dave: The Trail Hunter" by James L. Bowen is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the American frontier, focusing on David Barring, known as “Davy the Scout,” as he navigates the perils of life in the wilderness while facing threats from Indigenous tribes led by Black Hawk. The narrative centers around Davy’s mission to warn settlers of imminent danger, particularly concerning the Hinton family,
with whom he has personal connections. The opening of the book introduces the setting: the wild, unspoiled forests of the Far West, where Davy the Scout is on a mission to alert settlers about an impending attack from Native American tribes. As he moves cautiously through the woods, we learn of his skills, bravery, and concerns for the safety of his friends, particularly Emily Hinton, whom he admires. After a tense encounter with a group of Indigenous warriors, Davy realizes the urgency of his quest and the stakes involved, particularly as he witnesses the violent fate that befalls the Hinton family. Meanwhile, we are introduced to a rich cast of characters, including the savage renegade Wild Bill, who complicates matters further, adding layers of conflict and urgency to the unfolding story. The tension builds around the themes of survival, loyalty, and the struggles of the characters amidst the chaotic backdrop of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bowen, James L. (James Lorenzo), 1842-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Scouting Dave: The Trail Hunter |
| Series Title | Jackson's novels. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Black Hawk War, 1832 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49785 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49785-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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