Up Terrapin River by Opie Percival Read
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| Author | Read, Opie Percival, 1852-1939 |
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| Title | Up Terrapin River |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Up Terrapin River" by Opie Percival Read is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of rural inhabitants along the picturesque Terrapin River, with a focus on the character John Lucas, a young boy dealing with loss and hardship, who forms a bond with a mysterious stranger named Sam Potter. As they navigate life in an unsophisticated yet vibrant environment, themes of education, personal growth, and the contrast between ignorance and knowledge arise prominently. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene and rustic landscape of Terrapin River and its unrefined inhabitants. The narrative follows a young plowboy, John Lucas, who encounters Sam Potter, an enigmatic man with a complex past. Their conversation reveals John's painful backstory related to the loss of his parents, while also showcasing his dreams and aspirations. Potter's interest in John leads to a budding mentor-student relationship, with the promise of adventure and learning as they devise plans to cultivate a farm together. The opening sets a tone of warmth and humor interlaced with deeper themes of aspiration and a yearning for knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Farm life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Arkansas -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44879 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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