| Author |
White, William Patterson, 1884- |
| Illustrator |
Schuyler, Remington, 1884-1955 |
| Title |
The Rider of Golden Bar
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Rider of Golden Bar" by William Patterson White is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rugged landscape of Crocker County, where the protagonist, Billy Wingo, finds himself at the center of a web of local politics, love interests, and violent confrontations. Wingo's journey reflects themes of ambition, loyalty, and the tumultuous nature of relationships within a frontier community. The opening of the novel introduces us to Billy Wingo and his interactions with Sally Jane, the daughter of a prominent local figure. Their exchanges reveal Billy's aimless lifestyle and Sally's frustration with his lack of ambition, sparking a dialogue that hints at deeper feelings between them. As the chapter progresses, readers are introduced to the tensions surrounding an upcoming sheriff's election, hinting at conflicts with other local characters like Jack Murray, who openly expresses desire for Sally Jane and harbors resentment towards Wingo. This early setup not only establishes the dynamics between characters but also paves the way for the brewing tensions that will impact their lives in the unfolding narrative. (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 |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34826 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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