The Scarlet Shoulders; or, The Miner Rangers by Jos. E. Badger

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Author Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward), 1848-1909
Title The Scarlet Shoulders; or, The Miner Rangers
Series Title Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 77
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "The Scarlet Shoulders; or, The Miner Rangers" by Jos. E. Badger is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a tumultuous setting filled with conflicts between various factions, focusing on themes of duty, survival, and loyalty intertwined with personal relationships. One major character is Christobal Canelo, the haciendado, who faces a brutal assault on his homeland, revealing a complex interplay between personal sacrifice and the wider struggles of his community. At the start of the narrative, readers are thrust into a chaotic and violent scene in a hacienda under siege by hostile forces. The haciendado, Christobal Canelo, is seen rallying his frightened people, and despite the danger, he insists on remaining with his wife, Luzecita, to protect their home. As the battle unfolds, emotions run high, leading to distressing moments of sacrifice, death, and apart from the expected violence, the text explores themes of love and familial bonds amidst the turmoil, setting the stage for deeper character explorations as the plot progresses. The foregoing conflict hints at broader complexities that shape the characters' lives and decisions, promising both action and emotional depth in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Miners -- Fiction
Subject Kidnapping -- Fiction
Subject Mistaken identity -- Fiction
Subject Mexico -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
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EBook-No. 66407
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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