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The American Family Robinson: Or, the Adventures of a Family Lost in the Great Desert of the West.

1853

D. W. Belisle

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The American Family Robinson: Or, the Adventures of a Family Lost in the Great Desert of the West.

D. W. Belisle

1853

Adventure, American Literature

The American Family Robinson, written by D. W. Belisle and first published in 1853, is a historical novel that follows the Duncan family as they journey westward in search of new opportunities. Led by Mr. Duncan, the family faces numerous challenges in the wilderness, including encounters with Native American tribes and the loss of two children during a hunting trip. The narrative vividly depicts the trials of frontier life and the exploration of uncharted territories, making it a notable work in juvenile fiction about the American West.

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