The Big Brother: A Story Of Indian War (1875)

By George Cary Eggleston

Book Overview

The Big Brother: A Story Of Indian War is a historical novel written by George Cary Eggleston and published in 1875. The story takes place during the Indian Wars of the late 19th century in the American West. The main character, Jack, is a young man who joins the army to fight against the Native American tribes that are threatening the settlers' way of life. As Jack becomes more involved in the conflict, he begins to question the morality of the war and the treatment of the Native Americans. He forms a bond with a young Indian girl, and his experiences with her and her people lead him to reconsider his beliefs about the war. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the complex relationship between settlers and Native Americans during this tumultuous time in American history. It is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a violent and divisive period in American history.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: 116396817X
• ISBN13: 9781163968178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"