Redwing (1916)

Redwing is a novel written by Franklin Smith Farquhar in 1916. The book tells the story of a young man named Redwing, who is half Native American and half white. He is raised by his grandmother in the remote wilderness of Minnesota and learns the ways of the Ojibwe tribe. Redwing is a skilled hunter and fisherman, and he becomes an expert in tracking and survival skills.As Redwing grows older, he becomes more and more conflicted about his identity and his place in the world. He struggles to reconcile his Native American heritage with the white man's world he encounters when he leaves the wilderness. Along the way, he falls in love with a white woman named Alice, but their relationship is complicated by the racial tensions of the time.The book explores themes of identity, race, and the clash between traditional ways of life and modern society. It is a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century America, and it offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who straddle two cultures.Overall, Redwing is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a classic work of American literature that offers a powerful glimpse into a world that has long since vanished.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.