02758cam a22004093u 4500 61969 UtSlPG 20260610134428.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07032281 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930 Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-28 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions" by Kirk Munroe is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Arthur Dale Dustin, affectionately known as "Prince Dusty," who faces challenges and adventures in an oil-rich region while grappling with feelings of isolation from his cousins. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of young readers. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Arthur, who feels like an outsider among his boisterous cousins and longs for companionship, particularly from little Cynthia, who shows him kindness. After a series of incidents that highlight his struggles with his cousins and the disciplinary measures imposed by Aunt Nancy, Arthur decides to embark on a quest for adventure together with Cynthia. They set out to rescue a fallen bird and a trapped butterfly, nurturing their belief in their princely personas. Their innocent adventures are contrasted against the backdrop of Arthur's tumultuous life at home, hinting at his eventual desire to break free and seek new beginnings. As the story unfolds, the challenges posed by their environment and relationships become central to their growth and the development of their friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Railroad stories Family life -- Juvenile fiction Virginia -- Juvenile fiction Runaways -- Juvenile fiction Older African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Petroleum workers -- Juvenile fiction Oil well drilling -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61969 102793 102793