The Spoilers by Rex Beach
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| Author | Beach, Rex, 1877-1949 |
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| Illustrator | Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929 |
| Title | The Spoilers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoilers_(Beach_novel) |
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| Summary | "The Spoilers" by Rex Beach is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Alaskan gold rush, the story follows the adventures of protagonist Glenister and his partner Dextry as they navigate the rough and often lawless terrain of a burgeoning gold mining town. The narrative promises a blend of action, romance, and conflict, particularly surrounding themes of loyalty, ambition, and the harsh realities of frontier life. The opening of "The Spoilers" introduces Glenister and Dextry as they arrive in Unalaska, eagerly anticipating their return to Nome and the prospect of fortune. Their conversation reveals a recent encounter with a man named Mexico Mullins, who warns Glenister about potential threats to his mining claim. The tension escalates when a mysterious young woman, fleeing from pursuers, appears and seeks refuge with the two men. As they defend her against assailants, themes of heroism and attraction emerge, setting the stage for a narrative filled with conflict. The reader is left with hints of intrigue and foreboding as Glenister's primal instincts for battle and desire for the woman likely will lead him into uncharted territories of both love and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51840 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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