Author

D. (Dietrich) Lange

1863-1940

D. (Dietrich) Lange (1863-1940) is a public-domain author available on Rivro. Read free books, explore subjects, and discover related classics.

Subjects

Minnesota -- Juvenile fiction Animals -- Juvenile fiction Dakota Indians -- Wars -- 1862-1865 -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Mississippi River Valley -- Juvenile fiction Ojibwa Indians -- Juvenile fiction Superior, Lake -- Juvenile fiction Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 -- Juvenile fiction

Books by D. (Dietrich) Lange

The gold rock of the Chippewa

"The Gold Rock of the Chippewa" by D. Lange is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the summer of 1775, amidst the scenic backdrop of Lake Superior, focusing on the adventures of two young Americans, Bruce and Ray Henley, as they navigate the complexities of Native American culture and the wilderness. The novel explores themes of bravery, friendship, and survival through the lens of their encounters with the Chippewa tribe while searching for Bruce's friend. The opening of the story introduces readers to a Chippewa camp where a council discusses the fate of two unwelcome American visitors. This council is characterized by tension as Hamogeesik, a warrior seeking vengeance against the English, clashes with Ganawa, an elder advocating for hospitality and protection of the guests. As the council ultimately decides to adopt Bruce and Ray, they engage with the tribe's way of life and embark on a journey across the cold, expansive waters of Lake Superior, setting the stage for their emerging adventures in this captivating wilderness. The narrative hints at underlying dangers from figures like Hamogeesik, while also conveying the beauty and peril of the natural environment they are exploring.

The Lure of the Mississippi

"The Lure of the Mississippi" by D. Lange is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1917. Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River during the tumult of the Civil War, the story introduces a cast of characters including Colonel John C. Pemberton and a group of civilians, notably young brothers Tim and Bill Ferguson, as they navigate a world rife with both military conflict and Native American strife. The narrative promises an exploration of bravery, survival, and the shifting dynamics of power during a critical period in American history. At the start of the tale, the stage is set in Spring 1861, as the Civil War begins to unfold. The narrative opens with Colonel Pemberton preparing to depart with his troops from Fort Ridgely to Washington, igniting the fears and aspirations of nearby Sioux Indians who see this as their chance to reclaim lost lands. Among the characters, we meet the Ferguson brothers, who encounter various adventures aboard the steamship Fanny Harris as it navigates the treacherous waters of the flooded Minnesota River. As excitement and dangers abound, the boys join seasoned explorers like the old trapper Barker and the Sioux scout Tatanka, laying the groundwork for their challenges ahead amid impending conflict on the frontier.