They of the High Trails by Hamlin Garland

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Author Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Title They of the High Trails
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The grub-staker -- The cow-boss -- The remittance man -- The lonesome man -- The trail tramp -- The prospector -- The outlaw -- The leaser -- The forest ranger.
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Summary "They of the High Trails" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and adventures of various characters in the American West, particularly focusing on the themes of gold prospecting and the rugged lifestyle associated with it. The main character introduced in the opening chapter is Sherman F. Bidwell, an aging prospector struggling with financial difficulties and a complicated relationship with the widow Delaney, who runs a local boarding house. The opening of the novel sets the stage in a small mining town, revealing the dynamics between Bidwell and the widow, as well as his fellow boarders. As Bidwell discusses his gold prospecting hopes with his landlady, it becomes clear that he faces both external challenges in the treacherous wilderness and internal conflicts surrounding his aspirations and personal connections. The dialogue between him and Mrs. Delaney introduces humor and tension, highlighting Bidwell's desperation and the widow's tough love, while also hinting at the larger themes of ambition and the pursuit of dreams in the unforgiving landscape of the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
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EBook-No. 29119
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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