| Author |
Hart, William S. (William Surrey), 1864-1946 |
| Illustrator |
Pancoast, Morris Hall, 1877-1963 |
| Title |
The golden west boys, "Injun" and "Whitey": a story of adventure
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1919.
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| Series Title |
Boys' golden west series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive).
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| Summary |
"The Golden West Boys, 'Injun' and 'Whitey': A Story of Adventure" by William S. Hart is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Alan "Whitey" Sherwood, who is excited at the prospect of moving to Montana after inheriting a ranch from his uncle. Along with his father, he embarks on a journey filled with the allure of the Wild West, hunting, and encounters with Indians, as he learns about life in a new and rugged environment. At the start of the novel, Whitey celebrates the news of his imminent adventure to the West, where he fantasizes about becoming a cowboy and having thrilling encounters with Native Americans and grizzly bears. We see his personality attachment to traditional Western tropes, leading to humorous misunderstandings about Native American culture and wildlife. Moreover, the beginning establishes Whitey’s excitement and eagerness for adventure as he prepares for the journey with the help of his friends and family, which provides a glimpse into the values of bravery and friendship that will be explored throughout the story. The opening captures both a sense of adventure and humor, setting the stage for the rich experiences that lie ahead in the Wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68969 |
| Release Date |
Sep 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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