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Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814
1880
Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
In the Rocky Mountains
Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"In the Rocky Mountains" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows young siblings Ralph and Clarice, who, after the loss of their parents, are helped by their Uncle Jeff as they navigate life in the wild during westward migration in America. The book addresses themes of survival, adventure, and the relationships between settlers and Native Americans, highlighting the dangers and challenges they face along the way. The opening of the novel introduces Ralph and Clarice, orphaned siblings living on their uncle's farm in a rugged part of the Rocky Mountains. After a series of unfortunate events—including their parents’ deaths and the arrival of their uncle’s wagon train—the children acclimate to their new life with Uncle Jeff, who is a rugged pioneer. The narrative hints at various encounters with Native Americans, bears, and other wild hazards, presenting a world where the children must adapt quickly to survive in untamed land. As the siblings settle into this new reality, familial bonds and early friendships are built amidst the trials of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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