The Comstock Club by C. C. Goodwin
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| Author | Goodwin, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1832-1917 |
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| Title | The Comstock Club |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Comstock Club" by C. C. Goodwin is a novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative focuses on the lives and camaraderie of a group of miners in Virginia City, Nevada, as they form a club to foster friendship, discuss their lives, and navigate the challenges of mining in the American West. The characters, including Alex Strong, Colonel Savage, and others from various backgrounds, engage in lively discussions, expressing their dreams and hardships while entwining humor and camaraderie into their shared experiences. The opening of the novel introduces readers to an anniversary celebration in Pioneer Hall, where Alex Strong delivers a poignant speech about the dedication of pioneers who face daunting challenges far from the comforts of civilization. As the night unfolds, Strong and Colonel Savage engage in a playful yet profound dialogue, touching on themes of hardship, ambition, and personal sacrifice. The narrative sets the tone for the community created within the Comstock Club, where diverse characters come together to share their stories, and the bonds formed by shared struggles underscore the essence of human connection amidst the harsh realities of mining life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Miners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Virginia City (Nev.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Comstock Lode (Nev.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36123 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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