Pardners by Rex Beach
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| Author | Beach, Rex, 1877-1949 |
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| Title | Pardners |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Pardners -- The mule driver and the garrulous mute -- The colonel and the horse-thief -- The thaw at Slisco's -- Bitter Root Billings, arbiter -- The shyness of Shorty -- The test -- North of fifty-three -- Where northern lights come down o' nights -- The scourge. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Pardners" by Rex E. Beach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Klondike during the gold rush, following the adventures of protagonists William P. Joyce and Justus Morrow as they navigate the harsh realities of life in a mining camp. The narrative unfolds through Joyce's perspective, filled with anecdotes that explore themes of friendship, ambition, and love in the rugged wilderness. The opening of "Pardners" introduces readers to the lively character of William P. Joyce, who recounts his experiences in the Klondike, particularly his unpredictable partnership with Justus Morrow. Joyce's sardonic wit shines through his storytelling as he describes encounters with other miners, gamblers, and a determined, tenderfoot youth who quickly challenges a local gambler. The dialogue is rich with the dialect of the time, vividly capturing the essence of life in a gold-mining camp. As the narrative progresses, the bond between Joyce and Morrow strengthens, but hints of emotional turmoil emerge, especially regarding Morrow's connection to a mysterious woman, which will inevitably impact their journey and camaraderie. The stage is set for a tale of adventure, struggle, and the intricacies of human relationships amid the backdrop of the Yukon wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13135 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 44 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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