The Prairie Chief (eBook, ePUB) - Ballantyne, R. M.
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R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Prairie Chief' is a captivating tale of adventure set in the untamed American wilderness. The book follows the journey of a young pioneer named Harry, who becomes the chief of a tribe and must navigate the challenges of leading his people in a hostile land. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport the reader to a time when courage and perseverance were necessary for survival. The book is reminiscent of classic adventure novels of the 19th century, with themes of exploration, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit. The Prairie Chief is…mehr

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R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Prairie Chief' is a captivating tale of adventure set in the untamed American wilderness. The book follows the journey of a young pioneer named Harry, who becomes the chief of a tribe and must navigate the challenges of leading his people in a hostile land. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport the reader to a time when courage and perseverance were necessary for survival. The book is reminiscent of classic adventure novels of the 19th century, with themes of exploration, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit. The Prairie Chief is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure literature. Readers of all ages will be swept away by Ballantyne's masterful storytelling and unforgettable characters.
Autorenporträt
R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.