Hawk-Eyes (1879)

Hawk-Eyes is a novel written by Robert Jones Burdette and published in 1879. The book tells the story of a young man named Hawk-Eyes, who is half Native American and half white, and his journey through life in the American West during the late 1800s. Hawk-Eyes is raised by his Native American mother after his father dies, and he grows up learning the ways of his tribe. When he is a young man, Hawk-Eyes sets out on his own to explore the world beyond his tribe's land. He encounters a variety of people and experiences, both good and bad, as he travels through the American West.Throughout the book, Hawk-Eyes struggles to find his place in the world as a mixed-race individual. He faces discrimination and prejudice from both white and Native American communities, and he must navigate these challenges while trying to stay true to himself and his heritage.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of race relations in the American West during the late 1800s. It offers a unique perspective on the era and sheds light on the experiences of mixed-race individuals during this time.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.