Falcon, of Squawtooth : A western story by Arthur Preston Hankins
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"Falcon of Squawtooth: A Western Story" by Arthur Preston Hankins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to a young man known as "The Falcon," a vagabond traveling west, and his interactions with a colorful cast of tramp characters as they navigate a burgeoning construction scene in California. The narrative explores themes of friendship, struggle for identity, and the allure of the wild west. The opening
of the narrative sets the stage as a freight train halts in a small California mountain town, where The Falcon emerges from a boxcar, revealing his resilient spirit despite his impoverished situation. He encounters other tramps, particularly a kind-hearted young man named Halfaman, who invites him to share a meal. Their conversation reveals The Falcon’s quest for work, particularly in railroad construction, and hints at his complex past. The interactions establish a camaraderie between the two, suggesting that their journey may provide both hardship and adventure as they make their way toward new opportunities amid the changing landscape of the West. Overall, this initial portion effectively captures the essence of life on the road and sets the tone for the camaraderie and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hankins, Arthur Preston, 1880-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23013732 |
| Title | Falcon, of Squawtooth : A western story |
| Original Publication | United States: Chelsea House, 1923. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Railroads -- Design and construction -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70785 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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