Ben Blair by Will Lillibridge

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Author Lillibridge, Will, 1878-1909
Title Ben Blair
The Story of a Plainsman
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Ben Blair" by Will Lillibridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Benjamin Blair, a young boy navigating a harsh frontier life marked by tragedy and struggle. The opening chapters introduce the reader to the gritty environment of the prairie as well as the complex relationships between the characters that shape Ben’s early experiences. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a brutal world where Ben's father, Tom Blair, is depicted as a reckless alcoholic who neglects his family, leading to tragic outcomes. The opening scenes set in Mick Kennedy’s saloon expose the darker aspects of frontier life, illustrating both harsh realities and emotional turmoil, particularly through the eyes of Ben’s sickly mother, Jennie. As she faces her own demise, the boy is confronted with loss and abandonment that propel him into a harsh new life, ultimately leading to his adoption by a different rancher. This establishes a profound foundation for Ben’s character development as he seeks belonging and confronts challenges in this unforgiving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Cowboys -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 17844
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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