The Silent Rifleman! A tale of the Texan prairies by Henry William Herbert
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| Author | Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 |
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| Title | The Silent Rifleman! A tale of the Texan prairies |
| Series Title | Jackson's novels. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Silent Rifleman! A Tale of the Texan Prairies" by Henry William Herbert is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Texan prairies, the narrative follows the adventures and perils faced by a frontiersman named Pierre Delacroix. The story intertwines themes of survival, camaraderie, and unexpected romance as Delacroix encounters various characters, including the newlywed couple, Lieutenant Arthur Gordon and his wife Julia. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Pierre, a small and agile horseman on the Texan prairies, who is well-armed and cautious. As he travels, he prepares to camp when he sights a group of dragoons, leading to a tense encounter that transforms into a shared meal and introductions. Through dialogue, we learn of their backgrounds, with Julia revealed to be the daughter of Colonel Forester, deepening the stakes for their journey. The opening sets a vivid scene of the wild landscape while establishing Pierre as a character of intrigue, hinting at his significance in both the brewing conflicts and the intertwined fates of the other characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46304 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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