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by Robert Montgomery Bird (Author)
Nick of the Woods or The Jibbenainosay: A Tale of Kentucky is a novel written by Robert Montgomery Bird and first published in 1837. The story is set in the wilderness of Kentucky in the late 18th century and follows the adventures of a young frontiersman named Nick of the Woods. Nick is a skilled hunter and warrior who is feared and respected by both the Native American tribes and the white settlers in the area.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which tells a different story about Nick and his encounters with the Jibbenainosay, a legendary creature that is said to haunt the forests of Kentucky. In the first part, Nick saves a group of settlers from a band of hostile Indians and discovers the secret of the Jibbenainosay. In the second part, he is captured by a rival tribe and forced to fight in a gladiatorial arena. In the third part, Nick teams up with a group of white settlers to defend their homes against a massive Indian attack.Throughout the novel, Bird explores themes of race, identity, and the clash of cultures between the Native American tribes and the white settlers. He also portrays Nick as a complex and multi-dimensional character who is both a product of his environment and a symbol of the American frontier spirit.Overall, Nick of the Woods or The Jibbenainosay: A Tale of Kentucky is a classic work of American frontier literature that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of life on the Kentucky frontier in the early years of the United States.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.
