| Author |
Chase, Josephine, -1931 |
| Title |
Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers" by Josephine Chase is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Grace Harlowe and her friends, known as the Overland Riders, as they embark on an adventurous camping trip through the Kentucky Mountains. As they navigate the wild terrain and encounter quirky characters, they also become embroiled in dangerous situations involving local mountaineers. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the Overland Riders as they set up camp, showcasing their dynamic relationships and humorous interactions. Grace leads the group with confidence, while Washington, their colored assistant, provides comic relief through his antics. An unexpected incident occurs when a mule kicks Washington, prompting laughter from the group and setting the tone for their adventure. As they delve deeper into the mountains, they meet a mysterious man who brings both intrigue and foreboding, hinting at challenges that lie ahead, including potential confrontations with suspicious locals. The early chapters establish a mix of camaraderie, humor, and suspense, foreshadowing the trials the characters will face in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Kentucky -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20405 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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