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Title: The Light of the Western Stars
Note: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nigel Lacey
Summary: "The Light of the Western Stars" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of adventure, societal norms, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the American West. The story introduces Madeline Hammond, a young woman from New York City, who arrives in El Cajon, New Mexico, seeking to reconnect with her estranged brother, Alfred, who has turned his life around as a cattleman. The novel promises a journey of self-discovery for Madeline as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain and the rugged characters of the West. The opening of the novel presents Madeline's arrival in El Cajon at night, where her initial feelings of anxiety and isolation are exacerbated by the rough atmosphere of the town and the absence of her brother. As she waits in the station, she reflects on her past and the discontent that has led her to seek out a more meaningful life. When a drunken cowboy appears, the situation escalates quickly into a moment of perceived danger and confusion. This encounter introduces the reader to the lawlessness and rawness of the frontier lifestyle. Madeline's courageous demeanor shines through as she ultimately finds safety and unexpected kindness, setting the stage for her further adventures and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grey, Zane, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 1095
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 218
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Light of the Western Stars
Note: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nigel Lacey
Summary: "The Light of the Western Stars" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of adventure, societal norms, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the American West. The story introduces Madeline Hammond, a young woman from New York City, who arrives in El Cajon, New Mexico, seeking to reconnect with her estranged brother, Alfred, who has turned his life around as a cattleman. The novel promises a journey of self-discovery for Madeline as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain and the rugged characters of the West. The opening of the novel presents Madeline's arrival in El Cajon at night, where her initial feelings of anxiety and isolation are exacerbated by the rough atmosphere of the town and the absence of her brother. As she waits in the station, she reflects on her past and the discontent that has led her to seek out a more meaningful life. When a drunken cowboy appears, the situation escalates quickly into a moment of perceived danger and confusion. This encounter introduces the reader to the lawlessness and rawness of the frontier lifestyle. Madeline's courageous demeanor shines through as she ultimately finds safety and unexpected kindness, setting the stage for her further adventures and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grey, Zane, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 1095
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 218
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: New Mexico -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.