The Long Chance by Peter B. Kyne
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| Author | Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard), 1880-1957 |
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| Title | The Long Chance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Long Chance" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the rugged Colorado desert, exploring themes of adventure, human ambition, and survival. The central characters introduced in the opening chapters include a rugged prospector known as the Desert Rat, a finicky Easterner from Boston, and a Cahuilla Indian, all of whom are on a quest for fortune through mining. At the start of the novel, the sun rises over the Colorado desert, where the distinct personalities of the three men are revealed during their journey towards a mining prospect. The exchange between them showcases the contrast between the carefree, adventurous spirit of the Desert Rat and the anxiety of the Easterner, who is ill-prepared for the harsh realities of desert life. Their dialogue reflects the tension arising from their differing backgrounds, while the appearance of a sandstorm adds a layer of urgency to their expedition. As fate would have it, this expedition leads to the discovery of a potentially lucrative mining claim, setting the stage for conflict over rights and ownership that hints at the themes of greed and betrayal that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6115 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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