The Sagebrusher: A Story of the West by Emerson Hough
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| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
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| Title | The Sagebrusher: A Story of the West |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Sagebrusher: A Story of the West" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story explores themes of loneliness, companionship, and the harsh realities of life in the American West, centered on the character Sim Gage, a solitary rancher living in a dilapidated cabin. The narrative hints at Sim's desire for connection, suggesting that the arrival of a woman could transform his desolate existence. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Sim Gage and his friend Wid Gardner in a squalid cabin that reflects their bachelor lifestyles. Gardner criticizes the unkempt state of Sim's home, prompting a contemplative discussion about the absence of women in their lives. Sim expresses a yearning for companionship, which sets the stage for the surprising twist when Gardner decides to place an ad seeking a wife for Sim, sparking a chain of events that will bring change to their isolated existence. This opening establishes not only Sim's character and his mundane routines but also hints at the larger themes of longing and transformation that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19388 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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