The Terms of Surrender by Louis Tracy
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"The Terms of Surrender" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a Colorado mining town and revolves around John Darien Power, a mining engineer who confronts both personal and professional challenges. The narrative begins with Power's return to Bison, where he learns devastating news about the woman he loves, Nancy Willard, and her marriage to another man, Hugh Marten. At the start of
the novel, the reader is introduced to Power's predicament as he engages with MacGonigal, the local storekeeper, who expresses concern for Power’s safety amidst a brewing conflict in the area. Following the news of Nancy's marriage, Power's anguish leads him to a moment of recklessness, culminating in a serious accident that fractures his leg. The subsequent chapters depict his struggles, emotional turmoil, and newfound resolve to reclaim some semblance of control over his life. Tracy’s descriptive writing paints a vivid picture of the rugged American West, while exploring themes of betrayal, resilience, and the complexities of human emotions within the context of love and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tracy, Louis, 1863-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Terms of Surrender |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander 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: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41859 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41859-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 602 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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