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Holmes, Thomas K.
The Heart of Canyon Pass
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"The Heart of Canyon Pass" by Thomas K. Holmes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a vivid portrayal of life in the rough and tumble mining town of Canyon Pass, highlighting the discontent among its residents, particularly through the experiences of two elderly prospectors, Steve Siebert and Andy McCann, who’ve shared a long history of unspoken rivalry and bitterness. Meanwhile, we are introduced to other key characters such as Joe Hurley, a miner with strong ties to the community, and Nell Blossom, a local singer hoping to escape the confines of her current life. At the start of the novel, we witness the comings and goings in Canyon Pass as spring arrives, bringing with it a sense of change and anticipation. The prospectors prepare to leave for a season of mining, while the local gossip hints at the long-standing tensions that plague the town's inhabitants. There’s a backdrop of chaos following a night of revelry, emphasizing the town's reckless vibe. In addition to the ongoing tension between miners and their desires, a hint of a potential transformative element arrives with the mention of a new parson, Reverend Willett Ford Hunt, who is linked to Joe Hurley and may disrupt the established order of Canyon Pass. As characters navigate their lives marked by ambition, regret, and love, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of their intertwined fates against the rugged backdrop of the Western frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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