First Fam'lies of the Sierras by Joaquin Miller
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| Author | Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913 |
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| LoC No. | 07025986 |
| Title | First Fam'lies of the Sierras |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "First Fam'lies of the Sierras" by Joaquin Miller is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The book paints a vivid portrait of life in a mining camp in the Sierra Nevada, focusing on the rugged men who inhabit this untamed landscape and their complex interactions with each other and the few women present. The story begins with engaging characters like the overly learned Deboon and the timid boy-poet, Billie Piper, who navigate the wild and sometimes lawless community marked by a rough kind of camaraderie. The opening portion of the book sets an intriguing tone, establishing the camp known as “The Forks” as a unique microcosm filled with boisterous miners and a distinct lack of women. Readers are introduced to a range of characters, from a foolish judge to a handsome yet incompetent candidate for Alcalde, highlighting the rough humor and challenges of camp life. As the narrative unfolds, the arrival of the first "decent" woman in the camp creates waves of excitement and curiosity among the men, reflecting their longing for companionship amidst their harsh existence. The emerging relationships and dynamics provide a foundation for the unfolding drama in this picturesque but often brutal setting, building anticipation for how these interactions will evolve as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Danites (Mormon Church) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33220 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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