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Title: The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates" by Iola Beebe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Swiftwater Bill, a gold prospector in the Klondike, who is depicted as a complex and somewhat flawed character driven by his quests for wealth and love. Through the eyes of his mother-in-law, the story delves into his many relationships, fortunes, and ultimately tumultuous choices as he navigates the gold rush era in Alaska. The opening of the work introduces Swiftwater Bill as he hears the first whispers of a major gold discovery in the Klondike. Set in the Yukon Valley, the narrative captures a diverse mingling of characters, including prospectors and miners, against the backdrop of a gritty frontier life. The scene unfolds in a humble road house where Swiftwater, initially washing dishes, learns of the potential riches to be gained upstream. His sudden decision to abandon his job in search of gold marks the crucial turning point that sets the stage for his subsequent adventures and misadventures, hinting at the rollercoaster journey of aspiration, love, and betrayal that will define his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beebe, Iola
EBook No.: 47979
Published: Jan 15, 2015
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Gates, Swiftwater Bill, -1935
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates" by Iola Beebe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Swiftwater Bill, a gold prospector in the Klondike, who is depicted as a complex and somewhat flawed character driven by his quests for wealth and love. Through the eyes of his mother-in-law, the story delves into his many relationships, fortunes, and ultimately tumultuous choices as he navigates the gold rush era in Alaska. The opening of the work introduces Swiftwater Bill as he hears the first whispers of a major gold discovery in the Klondike. Set in the Yukon Valley, the narrative captures a diverse mingling of characters, including prospectors and miners, against the backdrop of a gritty frontier life. The scene unfolds in a humble road house where Swiftwater, initially washing dishes, learns of the potential riches to be gained upstream. His sudden decision to abandon his job in search of gold marks the crucial turning point that sets the stage for his subsequent adventures and misadventures, hinting at the rollercoaster journey of aspiration, love, and betrayal that will define his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beebe, Iola
EBook No.: 47979
Published: Jan 15, 2015
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Gates, Swiftwater Bill, -1935
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.