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Title: The Short Cut
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Short Cut" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the sudden and tragic death of a young man named Arthur Shandon, discovered by a girl named Wanda Leland, who is struck by the calm beauty of nature juxtaposed against the horror of the situation. Set against a backdrop of the American West, the narrative explores themes of innocence, the fragility of life, and societal expectations surrounding familial relationships. At the start of the book, Wanda, enjoying a serene spring day, encounters the distressing scene of Arthur's lifeless body near Echo Creek after he has been shot. As she grapples with the shock of the moment and the realization of death, the narrative reveals her deep emotional turmoil and sense of loyalty, leading to her suspicion surrounding the potential involvement of Wayne Shandon, Arthur's brother, who has a troubled past. The opening chapters set a poignant tone, hinting at a complex mystery involving love, loyalty, and the consequences of a man's reckless actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, Jackson, 1882-1943
Illustrator: Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939
EBook No.: 18950
Published: Jul 31, 2006
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Short Cut
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Short Cut" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the sudden and tragic death of a young man named Arthur Shandon, discovered by a girl named Wanda Leland, who is struck by the calm beauty of nature juxtaposed against the horror of the situation. Set against a backdrop of the American West, the narrative explores themes of innocence, the fragility of life, and societal expectations surrounding familial relationships. At the start of the book, Wanda, enjoying a serene spring day, encounters the distressing scene of Arthur's lifeless body near Echo Creek after he has been shot. As she grapples with the shock of the moment and the realization of death, the narrative reveals her deep emotional turmoil and sense of loyalty, leading to her suspicion surrounding the potential involvement of Wayne Shandon, Arthur's brother, who has a troubled past. The opening chapters set a poignant tone, hinting at a complex mystery involving love, loyalty, and the consequences of a man's reckless actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, Jackson, 1882-1943
Illustrator: Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939
EBook No.: 18950
Published: Jul 31, 2006
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.