| Author |
Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
| Title |
Wyoming: A Story of the Outdoor West
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Mary Starr
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| Summary |
"Wyoming: A Story of the Outdoor West" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the rugged landscapes and dramatic conflicts of the American West, primarily through the adventures of a young woman named Helen Messiter. Newly arrived at her uncle's ranch, she becomes embroiled in a life-or-death situation involving the notorious outlaw Ned Bannister, whose presence brings both fascination and danger into her life. At the start of the novel, the opening chapter vividly sets the scene as Helen, filled with excitement about her new Western life, stumbles upon a tense confrontation between Bannister and several armed men. Her instincts compel her to intervene, driving her automobile into the line of fire to save Bannister. The subsequent interaction between them reveals a tension between admiration and disapproval as Helen grapples with his outlaw reputation. As she establishes herself in the Wild West, the dynamics of her new life unfold, introducing themes of courage, morality, and the challenge of navigating a world where loyalty and lawlessness collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Wyoming -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1803 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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