Claim Number One by George W. Ogden
"Claim Number One" by George W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rugged landscape of Wyoming and follows the lives of various land-seekers who are drawn to the town of Comanche with dreams of claiming fertile land. Among the characters introduced are a mix of adventurers, hopefuls, and schemers, each converging in anticipation of the lottery that will determine who gets the
coveted Claim Number One. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the bustling yet rough town of Comanche, described as the end of the world for many who arrive looking for a fresh start. We are introduced to the town's landscape, including hotels, saloons, and various hopefuls, each with their unique backstories and aspirations. The arrival of a train brings a mix of characters, including the miller's wife and her daughter June, who are seeking a new beginning, along with others like Dr. Warren Slavens and a host of gamblers and dreamers. Set against the backdrop of land lotteries and the chance to claim a piece of the American dream, the narrative hints at the struggles and camaraderie that will unfold as these characters vie for their claim to fortune and a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966 |
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| Illustrator | St. John, J. Allen (James Allen), 1872-1957 |
| LoC No. | 22011289 |
| Title | Claim Number One |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30558 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 882 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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