""The Daughter of the Chieftain"" is a historical fiction novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young Native American girl named Wauna, who is the daughter of a powerful chieftain. The book explores the cultural differences between the Native American tribes and the European settlers who are encroaching on their land.Wauna is a headstrong and independent young woman who is determined to prove herself as a warrior and leader amongst her people. However, her life ...
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""The Daughter of the Chieftain"" is a historical fiction novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young Native American girl named Wauna, who is the daughter of a powerful chieftain. The book explores the cultural differences between the Native American tribes and the European settlers who are encroaching on their land.Wauna is a headstrong and independent young woman who is determined to prove herself as a warrior and leader amongst her people. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is captured by a group of white settlers and taken away from her tribe. She is forced to adapt to a new way of life and face the challenges of living in a foreign culture.The book is filled with action, adventure, and romance as Wauna navigates through the challenges of her new life. She falls in love with a young white man named Robert, who is also struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they must overcome the cultural barriers that separate them and find a way to bridge the gap between their two worlds.""The Daughter of the Chieftain"" is a captivating tale that offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures that occurred during the colonization of America. It is a story of love, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.""I'm going to take her with us as a hostage. We're not clear of the varmints yet. I believe Omas himself ain't far off, and the rest will be on our heels all the way to Stroudsburg. If they get us in a tight place, I'll let 'em know we've got the gal of Omas with us, and if they harm a hair of our heads it'll be all up with her. We'll take her clean to Stroudsburg, and then turn her loose, for we won't have any further need of her; but she must go with us.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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