The Claim Jumpers: A Romance by Stewart Edward White

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Author White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946
Title The Claim Jumpers: A Romance
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Claim Jumpers: A Romance" by Stewart Edward White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place against the backdrop of the American West and follows the life of a young man named Bennington de Laney. He is drawn to this rugged setting in search of adventure and a deeper understanding of himself, ultimately seeking to challenge the expectations placed upon him by his wealthy upbringing. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Bennington as he navigates his new life in a mining camp, grappling with his privileged past while wrestling with the desire to write and explore the wild. He interacts with various colorful characters, including local miners and a mysterious girl named Rhoda, whom he encounters while hunting for claims. The narrative highlights Bennington's journey of self-discovery, filled with comedic moments and observations about life in the West, setting the stage for the romance and personal growth to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Community life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10942
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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