| Author |
Knibbs, Henry Herbert, 1874-1945 |
| Illustrator |
Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 |
| Title |
Overland Red: A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (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 |
"Overland Red: A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail" by Henry Herbert Knibbs is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the rugged, enchanting landscapes of California, focusing on characters like the enigmatic prospector and a charming figure known as Overland Red, who captivate with their unique experiences and ambitions. The narrative appears to be rich in themes of adventure, longing, and the exploration of human connection amidst the relentless call of the wilderness. The opening of the novel introduces us to the vast and evocative setting of Moonstone Canyon, a place steeped in history and beauty, where the roads wind alongside mountains and streams. We meet a weary prospector whose years of searching for gold have left him worn yet hopeful, haunted by memories of a child and a mother whose faces linger in his mind. As the story unfolds, we encounter Overland Red, a man full of life’s tales and a touch of humor, alongside his young companion, Collie. The initial chapters set a tone of introspection and adventure, hinting at complex relationships and choices that lie ahead as they navigate both the physical landscape and their inner lives. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19763 |
| Release Date |
Nov 11, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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