| Author |
Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914 |
| Title |
The Sunset Trail
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Sunset Trail" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the essence of the American West, particularly focusing on the life and adventures of William "Bat" Masterson, a young and skilled buffalo hunter. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into Masterson's relationships, particularly his interactions with the spirited Ruth Pemberton, and the perilous situations he faces in a land of both beauty and danger. The opening of the novel introduces us to Bat Masterson, a young man known for his prowess in hunting and his keen instinct for survival on the plains. His adventures are set against a backdrop of shifting relationships and uncertain alliances, particularly as he encounters Ruth Pemberton, who has come to the West with her mother. As their paths intertwine, Masterson's rugged bravado is contrasted with Pemberton's naïve yet burgeoning fascination with the wildness around her. The stage is set for a clash of cultures, as they navigate the dangers posed by Cheyenne encounters and the unpredictability of frontier life. The suspense builds as Masterson prepares for the realities of life in the West, hinting at the turbulent events that lie ahead. (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 |
Dodge City (Kan.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Masterson, Bat, 1853-1921 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41235 |
| Release Date |
Oct 30, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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