Meadowlark Basin by B. M. Bower
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Author | Bower, B. M., 1871-1940 |
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Illustrator | Gage, George W., 1887-1957 |
Title | Meadowlark Basin |
Note | Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
Summary | "Meadowlark Basin" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rugged Western setting, revolving around the life of Lark, a cowboy who rescues a young boy from a harsh working environment while facing the complexities of frontier justice and the community's response to their actions. The themes of loyalty, family dynamics, and the struggle between kindness and the harsh realities of life are delicately interwoven throughout the narrative. The beginning of "Meadowlark Basin" introduces Lark as he rides through the valley with a young boy he has rescued, demonstrating tenderness amidst danger. As they arrive at the basin, they are met by Bud, another cowboy, who playfully discusses the boy's new home. Their interactions quickly illustrate a sense of camaraderie and a contrasting atmosphere of need versus danger, particularly heightened by the looming storm and the boy's fears about being found. Lark's determination to protect the boy from his past adversities—symbolized by his aggression toward Boy Palmer, the boy's abusive grandfather—sets the tone for the unfolding drama deeply rooted in issues of survival, protection, and the fight against cruelty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Western stories |
Subject | Montana -- Fiction |
Subject | Cowboys -- Fiction |
Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 66651 |
Release Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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