The Girl of the Golden West by David Belasco
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| Author | Belasco, David, 1853-1931 |
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| Title | The Girl of the Golden West |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_of_the_Golden_West_(play) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. |
| Summary | "The Girl of the Golden West" by David Belasco is a play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rough mining camp in California during the Gold Rush, centering around a strong-willed young woman known simply as the Girl, who navigates the challenges and excitement of life in the West. This drama explores themes of love, adventure, and the clash between different cultures. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Girl as she returns from a trip to Monterey, where she is enchanted by her surroundings, especially experiences like her first bullfight. While riding back, she encounters a mysterious caballero who admires her ease and beauty despite their contrasting backgrounds. Their initial playful banter reveals a growing attraction, but also hints at the societal barriers that may separate them. As the stagecoach continues its journey, the tension rises with the unexpected presence of a horseman and the suggestion of impending trouble, setting the stage for the intertwining of their lives against the backdrop of a rapidly changing frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Women pioneers -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16551 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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