Author |
Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray), 1872-1960 |
Illustrator |
Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939 |
Title |
The Land of Strong Men
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Credits |
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Land of Strong Men" by A. M. Chisholm is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rugged, rural environment and revolves around a young protagonist, Angus Mackay, who faces the challenges of running a ranch after the tragic death of his father. Through his journey, Angus grapples with responsibilities and the struggles of growing up, all while navigating relationships with his family and the local community. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a misty morning on the Mackay ranch, detailing Angus's preparations for a hunting excursion. With a strong sense of connection to the land, Angus sets out with confidence, only to be interrupted by the accidental encounter with Faith Winton, a girl lost from her family. The initial interaction between them reveals Angus's youthful bravado and the protective instincts he possesses. As the story unfolds, readers are presented with themes of loss and responsibility as Angus faces a devastating family tragedy that forces him to step into the role of caretaker for his younger siblings. The early chapters set the tone for an exploration of personal growth amidst the trials of ranch life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Western stories
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Subject |
Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
33612 |
Release Date |
Sep 2, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated |
May 5, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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