Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert by Roger Pocock
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"Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert" by Roger Pocock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Arizona desert and introduces readers to the main character, Curly, who encounters a series of adventures involving Apaches, British nobility, and the complexities of frontier life. It combines elements of action, drama, and character development against a backdrop of historical relevance. The opening of the novel sets the
stage with Curly's journey through the desert, illustrating his excitement and trepidation as he seeks to explore beyond his familiar surroundings. Curly finds himself in the midst of a skirmish involving hostile Apaches, revealing his impulsive nature and instinctual bravery. After successfully defending a camp with the help of a British lord, Lord Balshannon, Curly's path intertwines with the lord's family, hinting at deeper themes of friendship and loyalty amid the trials of the Wild West. A foreboding atmosphere suggests that their adventurers will lead to further challenges, setting an engaging tone for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pocock, Roger, 1865-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05013965 |
| Title | Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Arizona -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41447 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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