| Author |
Warman, Cy, 1855-1914 |
| Author |
Fitz-Mac, 1847-1910 |
| Illustrator |
Neill, Zella |
| Title |
The Prospector, and The Silver Queen
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| Original Publication |
Denver: The Great Divide Publishing Company, 1894.
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| Note |
Both titles were issued together, though each is paginated separately.
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| Note |
The Silver Queen consists of correspondence between Warman and Fitz-Mac (Fitz-James MacCarthy).
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The prospector: story of the life of Nicholas C. Creede, by Cy Warman -- The Silver Queen: a romance of the early days of Creede Camp, by Cy Warman and Fitz Mac.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Prospector and The Silver Queen" by Cy Warman is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the adventurous life of Nicholas C. Creede, a prospector whose experiences epitomize the rugged spirit of frontier life in the American West. It delves into themes of ambition, hardship, and the relentless pursuit of wealth, capturing the essence of the prospector’s journey and the transformative nature of the mining boom in that period. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Nicholas C. Creede's life, beginning with a poetic description of the West's geological formation and the emergence of the Prospector as a heroic figure. It recounts Creede's early years, touching on his upbringing in a wild frontier, his natural prowess as a hunter, and the formative experiences that ignited his passion for adventure in the great outdoors. As he faces challenges, including a difficult home life and the constant movement westward, the narrative hints at Creede's destiny to become a transformative figure in the mining landscape, showcasing his early strength of character and foreshadowing the trials and triumphs that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Creede, Nicholas C., 1843?-1897
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| Subject |
Creede (Colo.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74521 |
| Release Date |
Oct 6, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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