Author |
Wright, Harold Bell, 1872-1944 |
Title |
The Mine with the Iron Door
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Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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Summary |
"The Mine with the Iron Door" by Harold Bell Wright is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the rugged backdrop of Arizona's Cañon of Gold, the story revolves around two old prospectors, Bob Hill and Thad Grove, and their partnership daughter, Marta Hillgrove. The narrative not only explores themes of love and family dynamics but also the pursuit of dreams and the burdens of the past. The opening of the book introduces the majestic Santa Catalina mountains surrounding Tucson and hints at a rich history intertwined with the lives of those who ventured through the area, including prospector legends and old tales of the elusive Mine with the Iron Door. As we meet the Pardners and their spirited daughter, we learn of the unique relationship they share, marked by affection and a hint of mystery surrounding Marta's origins. This segment of the story lays the foundation for the complex interactions among characters, the exploration of unfulfilled dreams, and the introduction of new characters like Hugh Edwards, who strays into their lives and adds to the discourse about the human experience within this picturesque yet harsh landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Western stories
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Subject |
Love stories
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Subject |
Adventure stories
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Subject |
Miners -- Fiction
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Subject |
Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
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Subject |
Arizona -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
65995 |
Release Date |
Aug 5, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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