Peak and Prairie by Anna Fuller
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| Author | Fuller, Anna, 1853-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Moore, Emma G. |
| LoC No. | 04022068 |
| Title |
Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Preface -- A pilgrim in the far West -- Brian Boru -- Jake Stanwood's gal -- At the Keith ranch -- The Rumpety case -- The Lame Gulch professor -- The boss of the wheel -- Mr. Fetherbee's adventure -- An amateur gamble -- A Rocky Mountain shipwreck -- A stroke in the game -- The blizzard picnic -- A golden vista. |
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| Summary | "Peak and Prairie" by Anna Fuller is a collection of sketches depicting life in Colorado, written in the late 19th century. The work captures a diverse range of characters and experiences in the region, particularly around Springtown, reflecting on themes of loss, renewal, and connection to both nature and community. The main character introduced is Mrs. Nancy Tarbell, a warm-hearted widow who navigates her new life in the West after the death of her only son, Willie. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mrs. Tarbell as she contemplates her surroundings, including the majestic Peak that looms over her new home. She reflects on her past in New England and the sacrifices she made for Willie, alongside the challenges of adjusting to her current life. A significant moment occurs when she encounters a man dragging a dog, leading her to act with compassion and ultimately adopt the dog, whom she names David. This act of kindness heralds changes in her mundane existence as she grapples with her grief and loneliness, setting the stage for further developments in the story. The opening portion effectively establishes the tone and emotional depth that readers can expect throughout the sketches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Colorado -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22231 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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