In the Rocky Mountains: A Tale of Adventure by William Henry Giles Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Title | In the Rocky Mountains: A Tale of Adventure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "In the Rocky Mountains: A Tale of Adventure" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the life of Uncle Jeff and his young relatives, Ralph and Clarice, as they navigate the challenges of frontier life in America, revealing themes of family, bravery, and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans." "The opening of the novel introduces us to the rugged setting of "Roaring Water," where Uncle Jeff has established a farm at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. The narrative begins by describing the farm's inhabitants, including Ralph, his sister Clarice, Uncle Jeff, and their diverse labor force, as well as their unexpected encounters with Lieutenant Broadstreet and an Indian named Winnemak. This opening segment sets the stage for the relationships and conflicts that will unfold as they face external threats in this untamed wilderness, highlighting their resilience and the bonds of friendship and kinship." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rocky Mountains -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19419 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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