| Author |
Anderson, Ada Woodruff, 1860-1956 |
| Title |
The Rim of the Desert
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Richard Prairie and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Rim of the Desert" by Ada Woodruff Anderson is a novel that likely takes place during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a semi-arid region east of the upper Columbia River, detailing the lives of individuals navigating the challenges of this unique wilderness setting. The narrative introduces Hollis Tisdale, a strong and capable man shaped by his experiences in Alaska, as he becomes entwined in the story of David Weatherbee—a man whose tragic fate provokes deep emotional responses from the characters around him. The beginning of the novel sets a vivid scene with a supper gathering in a rustic clubhouse, where members of the Arctic Circle gather to discuss the pressing need for a railroad in Alaska. As the delegate Feversham delivers his impassioned speech about Alaska's needs, Tisdale's past with Weatherbee emerges, revealing complexities of friendship, sacrifice, and unfulfilled dreams. Through engaging dialogue, the characters express their thoughts on governance, ambition, and the burdens of the unforgiving landscape. The narrative then shifts focus to Weatherbee’s fate and the emotional weight of unfulfilled expectations and deep connections, effectively laying the groundwork for the intertwining fates and challenges faced by the characters in their harsh environment. (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 |
Authors -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Washington (State) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13343 |
| Release Date |
Aug 31, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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