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Title: The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest

Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest" by Ridgwell Cullum is a novel written in the early 20th century that captures the spirit and challenges of life in the Canadian West. The narrative unfolds within the setting of Foss River, focusing on the intertwining lives of ranchers, gamblers, and societal figures as they navigate the trials of love, ambition, and treachery. The primary characters include John Allandale, affectionately known as "Poker" John, and his strong-willed niece, Jacky, whose resilience is challenged by the manipulative Lablache, a local moneylender with dubious intentions. The opening portion introduces readers to the vibrant social scene at a Polo Club ball, where the polished lives of the western elite contrast sharply with the grittier realities of ranch life. John Allandale expresses concern for his niece's well-being, particularly regarding her interactions with Lablache, whose dark ambitions are hinted at through conversations. As the festivities unfold, a sudden blizzard threatens the party, propelling the characters into a fight for survival, thereby establishing a sense of impending danger that foreshadows future conflicts. This introduction sets the stage for the complexities of love, loyalty, and the harshness of the environment that permeates the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cullum, Ridgwell, 1867-1943

EBook No.: 14482

Published: Dec 27, 2004

Downloads: 96

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Ranch life -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:14482:2 2004-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cullum, Ridgwell en 1
2024-11-05T16:42:36Z The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest

Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest" by Ridgwell Cullum is a novel written in the early 20th century that captures the spirit and challenges of life in the Canadian West. The narrative unfolds within the setting of Foss River, focusing on the intertwining lives of ranchers, gamblers, and societal figures as they navigate the trials of love, ambition, and treachery. The primary characters include John Allandale, affectionately known as "Poker" John, and his strong-willed niece, Jacky, whose resilience is challenged by the manipulative Lablache, a local moneylender with dubious intentions. The opening portion introduces readers to the vibrant social scene at a Polo Club ball, where the polished lives of the western elite contrast sharply with the grittier realities of ranch life. John Allandale expresses concern for his niece's well-being, particularly regarding her interactions with Lablache, whose dark ambitions are hinted at through conversations. As the festivities unfold, a sudden blizzard threatens the party, propelling the characters into a fight for survival, thereby establishing a sense of impending danger that foreshadows future conflicts. This introduction sets the stage for the complexities of love, loyalty, and the harshness of the environment that permeates the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cullum, Ridgwell, 1867-1943

EBook No.: 14482

Published: Dec 27, 2004

Downloads: 96

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Ranch life -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:14482:3 2004-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cullum, Ridgwell en 1