J. E. Cowley / JECowley / Wilson T. Bennette / Wilson TBennette
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Crawford’s Claim, Or Nugget Nell, The Pet Of Poker Flat: A Drama In Prologue And Three Acts (1890) is a play written by J. E. Cowley. The story is set in the Old West during the gold rush era, and follows the adventures of a young woman named Nugget Nell, who is known as the ''pet'' of the town of Poker Flat. Nugget Nell is the daughter of a gold miner who has staked a claim in the area, and she is beloved by the townspeople for her beauty, kindness, and spunk.The play begins with a prologue that sets the scene for the story, introducing the characters and their relationships to one another. In Act I, Nugget Nell’s father is killed by a rival miner, and she is forced to take over his claim and try to strike it rich herself. Along the way, she meets a handsome stranger named Crawford, who helps her navigate the treacherous world of gold mining and falls in love with her.Act II sees Nugget Nell facing a new challenge as a group of outlaws descends on Poker Flat, threatening the safety of the town and its inhabitants. With the help of Crawford and the other townspeople, she must find a way to defend their homes and their gold from the marauders.In Act III, Nugget Nell faces her greatest challenge yet as she is kidnapped by the outlaws and held for ransom. Crawford and the other townspeople band together to rescue her, leading to a thrilling climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, Crawford’s Claim, Or Nugget Nell, The Pet Of Poker Flat: A Drama In Prologue And Three Acts (1890) is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and danger set against the backdrop of the Old West. With its colorful characters, fast-paced plot, and dramatic twists and turns, it is sure to entertain readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
