Bad Man Ballad
Bad Man Ballad by Scott Russell Sanders, published by Indiana University Press on April 6, 2004, is a work of fiction that immerses readers in the tumultuous landscape of the Ohio Valley during 1813, amidst America’s last war with England. The narrative follows three distinct characters—Ely Jackson, a 17-year-old backwoods boy; Owen Lightfoot, a romantic lawyer from Philadelphia; and Rain Hawk, a half-breed girl living independently in the wilderness—as they pursue a mysterious figure known as the “Bearman,” who is on the run for murder.
In this historical tale, readers will encounter a richly detailed setting where log cabins serve as fortresses and the wilderness is fraught with danger. The story explores themes of justice and survival as Ely and Owen aim to capture the Bearman, while Rain Hawk seeks to protect him from the community’s anger. With 256 pages, this edition presents a compelling narrative that reflects the action and adventure of the time, making it a notable addition to the Library of Indiana Classics.
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The time is 1813, during America’s last war with England; the place is the Ohio Valley, the thickly wooded, hilly, creek-carved highway of western settlement. Wolves still howl at midnight on village greens. Each log cabin is a fortress, and no one travels without a knife and gun. Through this armed and fearful countryside, three people—Ely Jackson, a 17-year-old backwoods boy; Owen Lightfoot, a lawyer from Philadelphia with a romantic view of the frontier; and Rain Hawk, a half-breed girl living on her own in the wilderness—chase an awesome quarry, a mysterious giant-like figure who is on the run for murder. Ely and Owen set out on the trail of the “Bearman” with the intent of bringing him “to justice,” while Rain Hawk struggles to protect him from the public’s wrath. Bad Man Ballad is a riveting tale by a masterful storyteller and an appealing contemporary addition to the Library of Indiana Classics.
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