| Author |
Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 |
| Illustrator |
Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953 |
| Illustrator |
Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Raleigh, Henry, 1880-1945 |
| Title |
Somewhere in Red Gap
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Clare Coney,
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| Summary |
"Somewhere in Red Gap" by Harry Leon Wilson is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the small town of Red Gap, where its vibrant characters, particularly Mrs. Lysander John Pettengill, navigate a mixture of romance and humor within the social dynamics of their community. The book appears to explore themes of desire and societal norms, marrying humor with poignant observations about life in a small town. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the lively setting of the Pettengill ranch house, where Mrs. Pettengill is described in detail as she prepares to share intrigues of her busy life. The narrative hints at underlying tensions related to societal expectations, especially regarding romance and the perceptions held by women about men, as Mrs. Pettengill reflects on the poet Wilfred Lennox's visits to her home and the effect he has on the local society. As she reminisces about Lennox and other colorful characters like Ben Sutton, the scene is set for a comedic exploration of romance and the contrasts between aspiration and reality in the lives of Red Gap's inhabitants. The vivid descriptions create an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama and romance that will likely develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Washington (State) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14376 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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