The White Chief

Interesting Facts

• «The White Chief» is one of Mayne Reid's early works that brought him fame and popularity.
• The novel is set in North America and describes the adventures of a white man who becomes the chief of a Native American tribe.
• The main character, Maurice Gerald, is of Irish descent, reflecting Mayne Reid's own Irish background.
• The novel combines elements of adventure and ethnographic study, making it interesting both for its plot and its depiction of Native American life and customs.
• Written in the mid-19th century, the book reflects the era's interest in exotic cultures and distant lands.
• «The White Chief» was one of the first novels to portray Native Americans not only as enemies but as complex and multifaceted characters.