02202cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500250015626400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800300039852012310042853401080165965300220176765300370178985600430182699900190186968548UtSlPG20260610134601.0mcr n260607r20221924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBedford-Jones, H.q(Henry),d1887-194914aThe Arizona Callahan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-07-18  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"The Arizona Callahan" by H. Bedford-Jones is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Nelly Callahan, a girl living on the untamed Beaver Islands in Lake Michigan, and introduces a newcomer named Hardrock Callahan, who has mysteriously arrived by boat amidst a dramatic storm. The novel navigates themes of adventure, local conflicts, and the clash between clannish island traditions and outsiders.  The opening of the book sets a vivid scene with Nelly observing a storm from her isolation on Hog Island, witnessing a man struggle in a canoe after his boat sinks. As the events unfold, Nelly learns of the man's name—Hardrock Callahan—who appears injured yet lighthearted when he arrives at her camp. Meanwhile, Nelly hides her own troubles, stemming from the expectations of a marriage arranged by her father with a local man, Hughie Dunlevy. As Nelly and Hardrock interact, tensions rise between Hardrock and Hughie, hinting at future conflicts. The setting is rich in atmospheric detail, showcasing the rugged beauty of the islands while hinting at deeper social issues, promising a compelling blend of romance, conflict, and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Consolidated Magazines Corporation (The Blue Book Magazine), 1924  aAdventure stories  aBeaver Island (Mich.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68548  c109352d109352