| Author |
Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913 |
| Title |
A Border Ruffian
1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Border Ruffian" by Thomas A. Janvier is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This book presents an adventurous tale that unfolds in New Mexico, focusing on the themes of social propriety and the juxtaposition of genteel society against the backdrop of frontier life. The storyline revolves around characters who are faced with encounters that blend the dangers of the Wild West with the more refined circumstances of their upbringing. The story begins with Grace Winthrop, a young woman from Boston, embarking on a journey to New Mexico with her relatives, only to find herself in a precarious situation involving a self-proclaimed desperado on the train. As tensions rise, it becomes clear that this rugged figure is not merely an outlaw but ultimately comes to Grace's aid when a commercial traveler makes a presumptuous attempt to flirt with her. After the unexpected intervention and some comedic chaos, Grace’s perception of desperados shifts dramatically. The narrative later transitions to a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Rittenhouse Smith in Philadelphia, where Grace encounters the same man—now revealed as Van Ruyter Livingstone—under surprising and pleasant circumstances. Their interactions illuminate deeper themes of identity, recognizing worth beyond appearances, and the challenge of social expectations versus authentic connection. (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 |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23803 |
| Release Date |
Dec 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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