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Title: One good turn
Original Publication: New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "One Good Turn" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of identity, justice, and humanity through the lens of adventure and survival in the wilderness of British Columbia. It delves into the consequences of violence in a man's life and the unexpected connections formed in desperate circumstances. The plot follows Bill Goodrich, a man who, after a tragic incident involving self-defense, becomes a fugitive from the law. As he escapes into the wild, he encounters a series of dramatic situations, including mistaken identity and an unfortunate entanglement with police officers. Goodrich ultimately finds refuge in the mountains, where he encounters a fellow wanderer who unwittingly aids him by offering his belongings in a desperate bid for freedom. The narrative culminates in a revelation of mutual understanding and moral reciprocity, highlighting how acts of kindness can ripple through troubled lives and lead to unexpected solidarity in dire times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972
EBook No.: 73619
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: California -- Fiction
Subject: Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
Subject: British Columbia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: One good turn
Original Publication: New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "One Good Turn" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of identity, justice, and humanity through the lens of adventure and survival in the wilderness of British Columbia. It delves into the consequences of violence in a man's life and the unexpected connections formed in desperate circumstances. The plot follows Bill Goodrich, a man who, after a tragic incident involving self-defense, becomes a fugitive from the law. As he escapes into the wild, he encounters a series of dramatic situations, including mistaken identity and an unfortunate entanglement with police officers. Goodrich ultimately finds refuge in the mountains, where he encounters a fellow wanderer who unwittingly aids him by offering his belongings in a desperate bid for freedom. The narrative culminates in a revelation of mutual understanding and moral reciprocity, highlighting how acts of kindness can ripple through troubled lives and lead to unexpected solidarity in dire times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972
EBook No.: 73619
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: California -- Fiction
Subject: Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
Subject: British Columbia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.