Author |
Ogden, George W. (George Washington), 1871-1966 |
Illustrator |
Ivory, P. V. E., 1883-1960 |
Title |
The Duke Of Chimney Butte
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barbara Kosker, Michael and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Duke of Chimney Butte" by G. W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young peddler named Jeremiah Lambert, who, in his quest for success selling a multi-purpose kitchen tool called the "All-in-One," finds himself in the rugged and unforgiving landscape of the Bad Lands. Faced with numerous challenges and the unwelcoming nature of the land, his journey soon intertwines with a colorful cast of characters, as he gradually earns the title of "Duke" and makes a name for himself. The opening of the book introduces Jeremiah Lambert as he struggles to sell his wares while navigating difficult terrain on a damaged bicycle. His hopes seem low as he faces rejection, but fate intervenes when he encounters a group of cowboys in a camp. His charm and the promise of his product eventually win them over, leading to a humorous scene where he demonstrates his bicycle amidst their antics. After impressively riding an outlaw horse named Whetstone, he earns the respect of the cowboys and sparks a series of events that will shape his identity in this wild land. The story sets the stage for Lambert's transformation from a flatland peddler to a recognized figure in the harsh yet vibrant life of the West. (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 |
Western stories
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Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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Subject |
Cowboys -- Fiction
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Subject |
Badlands (S.D. and Neb.) -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
29748 |
Release Date |
Aug 21, 2009 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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