| Author |
White, William Patterson, 1884- |
| Illustrator |
Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968 |
| Title |
Paradise Bend
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Paradise Bend" by William Patterson White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Tom Loudon, a young cowhand entangled in the tensions between rival cattle ranchers and a complex romantic interest in Kate Saltoun, the daughter of a ranch owner. It explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. At the start of the narrative, we meet Tom Loudon as he rides out to run an errand for Kate, revealing his deep infatuation with her. The opening chapters introduce a sense of danger and conflict as rumors of cattle rustling swirl in the air. Tom learns of a bounty placed for the unknown rustlers affecting their ranch, setting a tone of unease in the Lazy River country. He encounters the sheriff, who seems ineffective against the rising threats, and hints at suspicions about the local 88 ranch manager, Sam Blakely. Overall, the opening establishes a captivating mix of personal stakes and external conflict that promises to unravel as the story progresses. (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 |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34567 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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