When the West was young by Frederick R. Bechdolt
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"When the West Was Young" by Frederick R. Bechdolt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and deeds of various figures and events in the American West during its formative years, capturing the spirit of the frontier era. The narrative seems to focus on compelling stories about pioneers, outlaws, and the rugged landscape that shaped their destinies. The opening of the book introduces the
reader to a reflective moment in a small mining town near the Arizona border, where a sheriff and an old-timer named "Mac" recount thrilling tales of survival and heroism from the untamed West. Mac's reminiscences paint a vivid picture of encounters with Apaches, bandits, and the stark realities of frontier life. The narrative sets the stage for the story about the naming of Death Valley, revealing the determination and fortitude of the emigrants who navigated this unforgiving landscape in their pursuit of opportunity and adventure. The essence of the pioneering spirit is captured as people confront nature’s challenges, reminding readers of the profound struggles and victories of those who endeavored to carve out a life in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bechdolt, Frederick R. (Frederick Ritchie), 1874-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | When the West was young |
| Contents | How Death Valley was named -- Joaquin Murieta -- Tombstone -- Tombstone's wild oats -- The show-down -- The passing of John Ringo -- John Slaughter's way -- Cochise -- One against many -- The overland mail -- Boot-Hill. |
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Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29692 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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