| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Illustrator |
Winkler, Rolf, 1884-1942 |
| Translator |
Meister, Friedrich, 1841-1918 |
| Title |
Der alte Trapper
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Abridged translation of "The Prairie," ebook #6450.
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| Credits |
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Der alte Trapper" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book centers around a group of American emigrants, led by a man named Ismael, who are journeying across the newly acquired territory of Louisiana. The narrative introduces the character of an old trapper, who represents a connection to the wilderness and embodies the rugged individualism and spirit of adventure that characterized this era of American westward expansion. The opening of the story sets the stage for the emigrants' journey through the rugged terrain of the American frontier in 1804. It vividly describes the caravan, which includes Ismael, his family, and a range of livestock, as they navigate the challenges of the dry prairie. As they search for a resting place, they encounter the old trapper, who, despite his advanced age, carries the wisdom of the wilderness. Tension is introduced when the group becomes aware of a potentially dangerous presence near their camp. Themes of survival, the clash between civilization and wilderness, and the bond between individuals and nature begin to unfold, promising an adventurous exploration of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50627 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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