| Author |
Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
| Illustrator |
Schook, F. De Forest, 1872-1942 |
| Title |
In the Garden of the Gods
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Red Book Corporation,1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"In the Garden of the Gods" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque Western setting and revolves around themes of adventure, romance, and the struggle for power among industrialists. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Colorado landscape, the narrative explores the tensions between characters from different social strata, particularly focusing on the conflicts inherent within the world of mining and capitalism. The plot centers on the spirited Katherine Gray, the daughter of a wealthy Copper King, and her unexpected entanglement with Bob Halloway, a charming but rebellious young man. When Katherine's father is held captive by Halloway as a means to thwart his business ambitions, a series of confrontations arise among the characters, including the narrator, Tavis Q. Damron, who navigates his own feelings for Katherine amidst these tensions. As the story progresses, relationships evolve, secrets are revealed, and the stakes of ambition and loyalty heighten, ultimately leading to a surprising resolution as love triumphs over rivalry, culminating in an engagement that brings reconciliation among the affected parties. Through humor and drama, the novel paints a vivid portrait of human emotions and the complexities of personal and professional ambitions in early 20th-century America. (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 |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Children of the rich -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Colorado -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Businessmen -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67165 |
| Release Date |
Jan 15, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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