The Desert Fiddler by William H. Hamby
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| Author | Hamby, William H. (William Henry), 1876-1928 |
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| Title | The Desert Fiddler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Desert Fiddler" by William H. Hamby is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bob Rogeen, a young man navigating the challenges of life in Imperial Valley, California, as he attempts to balance his mechanical skills with his passion for music. The narrative explores themes of ambition, economic hardship, and the pursuit of happiness in a rugged landscape filled with diverse characters. At the start of the novel, Bob Rogeen wakes up in the middle of the night to fix a tractor at a local ranch after receiving a call from his employer. As he prepares to leave, he grabs his fiddle, a relic from his past that has long been untouched. As he rides through the night, he encounters desert landscapes and memorable figures, including a mysterious woman who captures his attention. The opening chapters set the stage for Bob's internal conflict between his work and the joy he feels when playing music, hinting at deeper connections he might form as he interacts with the people of the Valley, particularly the Chandler family, who are struggling to maintain their cotton farm amidst dire circumstances. The atmosphere is richly painted with the challenges of rural life and the allure of personal aspirations, all underscored by the backdrop of the desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Fiddlers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cotton farmers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25960 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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