The Wild Huntress: Or Love in the Wilderness (1891)

The Wild Huntress: Or Love In The Wilderness is a novel written by Mayne Reid and published in 1891. The story revolves around the character of Miriam, a young woman who lives in the wilderness and is known for her hunting skills. Miriam is a skilled archer and horsewoman, and she is feared by the men in her community for her independence and strength.The novel begins with Miriam's father, a trapper, being killed by a group of Native Americans. Miriam vows to avenge her father's death and sets out on a journey to track down the killers. Along the way, she meets a young man named Maurice Gerald, who is also seeking revenge for the death of his father at the hands of the same group of Native Americans.As Miriam and Maurice travel together, they fall in love and face many challenges, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes. The novel also explores themes of gender roles, colonialism, and the relationship between settlers and Native Americans.The Wild Huntress: Or Love In The Wilderness is a thrilling adventure story that showcases the beauty and danger of the American wilderness in the 19th century. Mayne Reid's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' experiences make this novel a compelling and entertaining read.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.