La Tête-Plate by H. Emile Chevalier

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Author Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879
Title La Tête-Plate
Credits Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary "La Tête-Plate" by H. Émile Chevalier is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story unfolds in the historical context of Indigenous tribes in North America, particularly focusing on the conflicts between the Chinooks and Clallomes. The opening chapters introduce key characters like the brave Clallome warrior and the enigmatic métis leader Dompteur-de-Buffles, depicting themes of captivity, vengeance, and the brutal realities of tribal warfare. "At the start of the novel, the narrative centers on a scene of intense torture where a Clallome warrior, captured by Chinooks, faces his brutal captors with stoic defiance." As he endures horrific suffering, he taunts his tormentors with memories of past victories over them. The plot reveals the dynamics between various tribes and foreshadows the ongoing theme of revenge and sacrifice as the captors prepare to burn a Clallome woman, Ouaskèma. The introduction of Poignet-d'Acier, an adventurer intent on rescuing her, hints at forthcoming action and conflict amidst a richly detailed setting reflecting tribal customs and tensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Salish Indians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18944
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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