Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896 by Various
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"Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896" by Various is a collection of periodical literature published in the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of narratives that reflect the cultural and social themes of the time. One of the opening stories, "How Ute Jack Was Taken" by Owen Wister, sets a compelling scene in a military outpost, detailing the interactions among officers and their new subordinate, Augustus Albumblatt, as they grapple
with military duty and personal character dynamics. The opening of this literary compendium introduces readers to the young officer, Albumblatt, who arrives at Fort Brown with a mix of military ambition and naiveté. Initially welcomed by the seasoned officers and their wives, he quickly becomes the source of both admiration and ridicule due to his academic knowledge, which clashes with the gritty reality of frontier life. As tensions rise with the local Indian tribes, a significant plot point emerges when Albumblatt must confront a dangerous situation involving an armed fugitive named Ute Jack. The interactions and subsequent events illuminate themes of authority, the clash between modernity and traditional military practices, and the harsh realities of life in an unforgiving landscape, creating a vivid tableau for readers to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896 |
| Credits | Produced by Annie R. McGuire |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Children's periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60240 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60240-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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