The Long Dim Trail by Forrestine C. Hooker
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"The Long Dim Trail" by Forrestine C. Hooker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around life on a ranch in Arizona and touches on themes of adventure, danger, and personal transformation against a backdrop of both natural beauty and rugged frontier life. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Allan Traynor, the ranch owner, and Doctor Powell, a newcomer looking to settle in the area, along
with the experiences of a woman named Katherine Glendon who faces the threats posed by an Apache presence. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the lively dynamics of ranch life as Traynor prepares his crew for a cattle drive. Through discussions between the characters, we gain insights into the local culture and the dangers that come with living in a wild and untamed environment. The opening scenes are filled with vivid descriptions of the Arizona landscape and the camaraderie among the cowhands, while also hinting at the tensions brought on by the nearby Apache tribes. Katherine Glendon's dangerous encounter with Geronimo and his band deepens the stakes, showcasing her bravery as she hides with her son. This blend of ranch life adventure and personal challenges sets the tone for a story that promises both suspense and character development in the vast wilderness of Arizona. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hooker, Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper), 1867-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Long Dim Trail |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Arizona -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cowboys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39937 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39937-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 587 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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