| Author |
Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers), 1849-1924 |
| Title |
The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee
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| Original Publication |
United States: Beadle and Adams Publishers,1872,copyright 1884.
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| Series Title |
Beadle's Pocket Series No. 89
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Later edition published under title: Mark Morgan's mask.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"The Girl Avenger; or, The Beautiful Terror of the Maumee" by T. C. Harbaugh is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Nanette Froisart, who embodies the role of an avenger against the Native American tribes that have wronged her. The opening chapters set a dramatic tone, depicting her fierce and skilled nature as she battles against formidable foes, particularly Joe Girty, a renegade who poses a significant threat to her and those she cares about. The opening of the novel introduces a tense scene along the Maumee River in 1794, where an Indian hunter, having just killed a stag, falls victim to a young girl’s decisive shot, revealing her as a formidable avenger. We learn about her pride in hunting and her quest for vengeance against Native Americans as she collects scalps as trophies. This intense moment unfolds with the emergence of Joe Girty, who captures her after she has successfully taken down another foe. The narrative weaves themes of vengeance, survival, and the complexities of identity amid the turbulent interactions between different cultures. As the story progresses, it hints at past traumas and a web of revenge that invites readers into a world shaped by conflict and resilience. (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 |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Ohio -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68016 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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