A Border Leander (1893)

By Howard Seely

Book Overview

""A Border Leander"" is a novel written by Howard Seely and published in 1893. The story is set in the American West during the 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Leander, who is half white and half Native American. Leander is raised by his Native American mother and learns the ways of his people, but he is also educated in the ways of the white man by his father. As he grows older, Leander becomes a skilled horseman and a respected member of his community. However, his life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a white woman and must navigate the prejudices and tensions between the two cultures. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and love in a complex and nuanced way, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116451721X
• ISBN13: 9781164517214
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"