The girl from Hollywood by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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"The Girl From Hollywood" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around characters from the American West, particularly focusing on Grace Evans and Custer Pennington as they navigate personal aspirations against the backdrop of ranch life and the allure of Hollywood. As Grace yearns for a life in acting, tensions arise about their future and the influences that threaten their idyllic existence. The
opening of the novel introduces Grace and Custer as they ride through the picturesque California hills, showcasing their camaraderie and burgeoning romance. The narrative delves into their differing aspirations, with Grace feeling a strong pull toward the stage, while Custer is more grounded in his commitment to the family ranch. Tensions are palpable as conversations hint at past alcohol use and potential issues with other characters, such as the dubious Slick Allen. The distinct setting and the characters’ interactions set the stage for a deeper exploration of ambition, love, and the trials they face as Grace's dreams push against the life Custer desires to maintain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Monahan, P. J., 1882-1931 |
| LoC No. | 23011827 |
| Title | The girl from Hollywood |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Motion picture industry -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Drug dealers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62409 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62409-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 678 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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