Travelers Five Along Life's Highway by Annie F. Johnston
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| Author | Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929 |
| Illustrator | Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929 |
| Title |
Travelers Five Along Life's Highway Jimmy, Gideon Wiggan, the Clown, Wexley Snathers, Bap. Sloan |
| Contents | The first traveller: Jimmy, on the trail of the Wise Men -- The second traveler: Gid Wiggan, in the wake of a honeymoon -- The third traveler: The clown, towards his accolade -- The fourth traveler: Wexley Snathers, by way of an inherited circus -- The fifth traveler: Bap Sloan, to his Mount of Pisgah. |
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| Summary | "Travelers Five Along Life's Highway" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a collection of fictional tales likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows the intersecting lives and experiences of five distinct characters journeying through life, showcasing their struggles, friendships, and personal growth, all set against the vivid backdrop of their individual stories in a community environment. The opening of the work introduces readers to a character named Jimmy, an old ranch hand in Arizona, who is struggling with his place in life, particularly after feeling displaced by a new cook, Matsu. A humorous yet poignant altercation ensues between Jimmy and Matsu over a mishap in the kitchen, which reflects Jimmy’s deeper feelings of inadequacy and resentment. As tensions rise, however, a moment of crisis allows Jimmy to step back into a caring role when he must tend to a sick boy named Dane. This opening sets the tone for an exploration of interpersonal relationships, the complexities of human emotions, and the importance of compassion in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39090 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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