| Author |
Ryan, Marah Ellis, 1866-1934 |
| Illustrator |
Amick, Robert Wesley, 1879-1969 |
| LoC No. |
18021164
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| Title |
The Treasure Trail: A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Treasure Trail: A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine" by Marah Ellis Ryan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of K. Rhodes, a young man from California who navigates the complexities of ranch life in Arizona just before the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. The narrative intertwines themes of romance, danger, and the quest for lost treasure, notably involving a mysterious legend of red gold that has captivated many explorers. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Kit Rhodes, the new American range boss at Granados ranch. He engages in flirtatious banter with a mysterious girl from a nearby adobe, who delights him with her spirited personality and playful demeanor. As he settles into his new role, Rhodes begins to uncover tensions surrounding the ranch, particularly involving the manipulative manager, Conrad. The opening sets the stage for intrigue as Rhodes becomes embroiled in a backdrop of political tension and potential betrayal, all while his connection with the girl deepens, hinting at the impending adventures awaiting them both amidst the enticing landscape of the border region. (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 |
Ranchers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mexico -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29694 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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