Chincapin Charlie (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165919673)

Chincapin Charlie is a novel written by Nellie Blessing Eyster and first published in 1867. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young boy named Charlie, who is nicknamed Chincapin due to his love for the nut-bearing trees of the same name. Charlie lives with his parents in a small cabin in the woods of Pennsylvania. His father is a hunter and trapper, and Charlie often accompanies him on his trips into the wilderness. One day, while out hunting, Charlie and his father come across a group of Native Americans who are in need of help. Charlie's father agrees to help them, and as a result, Charlie becomes friends with a young Native American boy named Little Wolf. As the story progresses, Charlie and Little Wolf have many adventures together, including hunting and fishing trips, battles with wild animals, and encounters with other Native American tribes. Along the way, Charlie learns about the customs and traditions of the Native Americans and gains a deeper understanding of their way of life.The novel also touches on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of respecting and learning from other cultures. Eyster's writing style is simple and straightforward, making the book accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Chincapin Charlie is an engaging and heartwarming tale of adventure and friendship in the American wilderness.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.

Author: Nellie Blessing Eyster
ISBN-10: 1165919672
ISBN-13: 9781165919673
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d