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Title: The Parowan Bonanza
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Parowan Bonanza" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bill Dale, affectionately known as Hopeful Bill, a prospector in the Nevada desert who is filled with optimism despite the challenges he faces. Accompanied by his quirky menagerie, including a parrot named Luella and a desert turtle, the narrative explores themes of hope, adventure, and the pursuit of fortune in a rugged and often unforgiving landscape. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hopeful Bill, who is characterized by his love for the desert and his unwavering optimism amidst his peers' skepticism. The opening describes his unique perspective on life as a prospector, highlighting his quirky habits and affinity for companionship with his pets. As Bill stocks up on supplies for a long trip, we see glimpses of his whimsical nature through the interactions with Luella and his burros. The narrative sets the stage for his exploration, dreams of striking it rich, and subtle hints of deeper feelings for Doris Hunter, a key character who introduces the possibility of a more romantic subplot as the story progresses. Overall, the first chapter establishes the adventurous spirit of the protagonist while hinting at the complexities of his relationships and aspirations in the backdrop of the Nevada desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bower, B. M., 1871-1940
Illustrator: Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939
EBook No.: 59179
Published: Apr 1, 2019
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: Nevada -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Parowan Bonanza
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines & the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Parowan Bonanza" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bill Dale, affectionately known as Hopeful Bill, a prospector in the Nevada desert who is filled with optimism despite the challenges he faces. Accompanied by his quirky menagerie, including a parrot named Luella and a desert turtle, the narrative explores themes of hope, adventure, and the pursuit of fortune in a rugged and often unforgiving landscape. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hopeful Bill, who is characterized by his love for the desert and his unwavering optimism amidst his peers' skepticism. The opening describes his unique perspective on life as a prospector, highlighting his quirky habits and affinity for companionship with his pets. As Bill stocks up on supplies for a long trip, we see glimpses of his whimsical nature through the interactions with Luella and his burros. The narrative sets the stage for his exploration, dreams of striking it rich, and subtle hints of deeper feelings for Doris Hunter, a key character who introduces the possibility of a more romantic subplot as the story progresses. Overall, the first chapter establishes the adventurous spirit of the protagonist while hinting at the complexities of his relationships and aspirations in the backdrop of the Nevada desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bower, B. M., 1871-1940
Illustrator: Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939
EBook No.: 59179
Published: Apr 1, 2019
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: Nevada -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.