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LoC No.: 21005075
Title: The Flockmaster of Poison Creek
Note: Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Flockmaster of Poison Creek" by George W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Mackenzie, a disillusioned schoolteacher who abandons his profession in search of wealth and adventure in the sheeplands of the West. The novel explores themes such as ambition, the quest for freedom, and the contrasts between rural existence and societal norms, as Mackenzie encounters not only the physical challenges of the land but also the complexities of human relationships in a harsh environment. The opening portion of the book introduces John Mackenzie as he embarks on a journey to Poison Creek, driven by a desire to become a flockmaster. He reflects on his previous life, perceiving the allure of the sheep industry amidst the disdain he faced for his educational endeavors. Upon reaching a small cabin, he encounters Mrs. Carlson, a woman chained by her abusive husband, Swan Carlson. This moment galvanizes Mackenzie's sense of justice and leads to a confrontation with Swan, revealing the dark underbelly of this pastoral life. As the narrative unfolds, the struggle for personal freedom and moral integrity emerges as key tensions in Mackenzie's transformation from a meek schoolteacher to a determined man fighting against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966
Illustrator: Ivory, P. V. E., 1883-1960
EBook No.: 29668
Published: Aug 11, 2009
Downloads: 78
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.
LoC No.: 21005075
Title: The Flockmaster of Poison Creek
Note: Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Flockmaster of Poison Creek" by George W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Mackenzie, a disillusioned schoolteacher who abandons his profession in search of wealth and adventure in the sheeplands of the West. The novel explores themes such as ambition, the quest for freedom, and the contrasts between rural existence and societal norms, as Mackenzie encounters not only the physical challenges of the land but also the complexities of human relationships in a harsh environment. The opening portion of the book introduces John Mackenzie as he embarks on a journey to Poison Creek, driven by a desire to become a flockmaster. He reflects on his previous life, perceiving the allure of the sheep industry amidst the disdain he faced for his educational endeavors. Upon reaching a small cabin, he encounters Mrs. Carlson, a woman chained by her abusive husband, Swan Carlson. This moment galvanizes Mackenzie's sense of justice and leads to a confrontation with Swan, revealing the dark underbelly of this pastoral life. As the narrative unfolds, the struggle for personal freedom and moral integrity emerges as key tensions in Mackenzie's transformation from a meek schoolteacher to a determined man fighting against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966
Illustrator: Ivory, P. V. E., 1883-1960
EBook No.: 29668
Published: Aug 11, 2009
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.