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LoC No.: 07032281
Title: Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions
Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions" by Kirk Munroe is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Arthur Dale Dustin, affectionately known as "Prince Dusty," who faces challenges and adventures in an oil-rich region while grappling with feelings of isolation from his cousins. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of young readers. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Arthur, who feels like an outsider among his boisterous cousins and longs for companionship, particularly from little Cynthia, who shows him kindness. After a series of incidents that highlight his struggles with his cousins and the disciplinary measures imposed by Aunt Nancy, Arthur decides to embark on a quest for adventure together with Cynthia. They set out to rescue a fallen bird and a trapped butterfly, nurturing their belief in their princely personas. Their innocent adventures are contrasted against the backdrop of Arthur's tumultuous life at home, hinting at his eventual desire to break free and seek new beginnings. As the story unfolds, the challenges posed by their environment and relationships become central to their growth and the development of their friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930
EBook No.: 61969
Published: Apr 28, 2020
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Railroad stories
Subject: Family life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Virginia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Runaways -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Older African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Petroleum workers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Oil well drilling -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07032281
Title: Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions
Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions" by Kirk Munroe is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Arthur Dale Dustin, affectionately known as "Prince Dusty," who faces challenges and adventures in an oil-rich region while grappling with feelings of isolation from his cousins. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of young readers. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Arthur, who feels like an outsider among his boisterous cousins and longs for companionship, particularly from little Cynthia, who shows him kindness. After a series of incidents that highlight his struggles with his cousins and the disciplinary measures imposed by Aunt Nancy, Arthur decides to embark on a quest for adventure together with Cynthia. They set out to rescue a fallen bird and a trapped butterfly, nurturing their belief in their princely personas. Their innocent adventures are contrasted against the backdrop of Arthur's tumultuous life at home, hinting at his eventual desire to break free and seek new beginnings. As the story unfolds, the challenges posed by their environment and relationships become central to their growth and the development of their friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930
EBook No.: 61969
Published: Apr 28, 2020
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Railroad stories
Subject: Family life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Virginia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Runaways -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Older African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Petroleum workers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Oil well drilling -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.