Desert Conquest; or, Precious Waters by A. M. Chisholm

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Author Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray), 1872-1960
Illustrator Rowe, Clarence, 1878-1930
Title Desert Conquest; or, Precious Waters
Note Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Desert Conquest, or Precious Waters" by A. M. Chisholm is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The storyline appears to intertwine themes of adventure and conflict centered around the struggles of ranchers in a dry, arid land as they face the powerful interests of a railway company. The main character, Clyde Burnaby, is accompanied by her cousin Nita on a train journey, where they encounter various individuals, including ranchers and railroad workers, hinting at the broader conflict over land and resources that will develop throughout the narrative. At the start of the story, Clyde Burnaby is traveling with her young cousin, Nita, on a train that traverses the plains. Clyde is initially bored and annoyed by the scenery and Nita's lively commentary, but soon she becomes embroiled in an unexpected and tense situation: a train robbery. Just as Clyde and Nita navigate their initial discomfort, a masked robber holds up the passengers, prompting Clyde to think quickly and hide her valuables thanks to the advice of a stranger across the aisle, sparking an intriguing connection that hints at future developments in their relationship. The opening sets a tone of adventure, not just through the peril of the robbery but also establishing themes of resilience and the confrontational dynamics between the ranchers and the railway company that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
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EBook-No. 25728
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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