Elder Conklin and Other Stories by Frank Harris
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"Elder Conklin and Other Stories" by Frank Harris is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book explores life on the American frontier, delving into the experiences of characters such as Elder Conklin and his family, alongside various other individuals who inhabit their world. The stories highlight themes of honor, love, conflict, and community dynamics against the backdrop of the changing American landscapes. At the start of
"Elder Conklin," readers are introduced to Elder Conklin's household, particularly focusing on his daughter, Miss Loo Conklin, and a new schoolmaster, George Bancroft. The narrative unfolds in a warm evening setting as Loo and George engage in a conversation filled with playful tension, exploring their feelings and the societal expectations of their roles. The evening leads them to a house-warming gathering, where flirtation, social dynamics, and the budding romance between Loo and George contrast with the background of an impending fight with a local rival, Seth Stevens. The opening sets up an intricate interplay of relationships, aspirations, and the conflict inherent in life on the frontier, providing a captivating gateway into the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harris, Frank, 1856-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Elder Conklin and Other Stories |
| Contents | Elder Conklin -- The Sheriff and his partner -- A modern idyll -- Eatin' crow -- The best man in Garotte -- Gulmore, the Boss. |
| Credits |
Produced by Blain Nelson, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7153 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 461 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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