The Valley of the Giants by Peter B. Kyne
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| Author | Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard), 1880-1957 |
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| Title | The Valley of the Giants |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Valley of the Giants" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Cardigan, a pioneering figure who makes significant contributions to the lumber industry and dreams of building a prosperous town named Sequoia. The novel explores themes of love, loss, ambition, and the natural beauty of California's redwood forests, all experienced through the life of Cardigan and later his son, Bryce. The opening portion of the book introduces John Cardigan as he arrives in the untouched wilderness of Northern California in 1850, driven by a desire to carve out a life among the majestic redwoods. It details Cardigan's initial struggle and determination to utilize the natural resources around him, planting the seeds for what will eventually become a thriving community. As Cardigan works to establish his timber business and build Sequoia, the narrative hints at the personal trials he will face, including love, loss, and the challenges of success and failure. The rich descriptions of the redwood forest not only set the stage for the drama to unfold but also highlight the deep connection between Cardigan and the land he cultivates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Lumber trade -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humboldt County (Calif.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Redwood industry -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5735 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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