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Susy A Story Of The Plains

Susy A Story Of The Plains

Susy A Story Of The Plains

Bret Harte

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Westerns
ISBN:
9781419150067
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''Suzy: A Story of the Plains'' is a novel written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book tells the story of a young girl named Susy, who is orphaned at a young age and must navigate life on the western frontier during the mid-19th century. Susy is taken in by a group of rough and tumble cowboys, who teach her how to survive in the harsh environment of the plains. Along the way, she falls in love with one of the cowboys, but their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time and the dangers of life on the frontier. The novel is a classic example of western literature, featuring vivid descriptions of the landscape, colorful characters, and themes of love, loyalty, and survival. It is a must-read for fans of the western genre and anyone interested in the history of the American frontier.Relieved of Clarence Brant’s embarrassing presence, Jim Hooker did not, however, refuse to avail himself of that opportunity to expound to the farmer and his family the immense wealth, influence, and importance of the friend who had just left him. Although Clarence’s plan had suggested reticence, Hooker could not forego the pleasure of informing them that ''Clar'' Brant had just offered to let him into an extensive land speculation. He had previously declined a large share or original location in a mine of Clarence’s, now worth a million, because it was not ''his style.''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.

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