02577cam a22003733u 4500 73462 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27001238 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lynde, Francis, 1856-1930 The tenderfoots Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Copyright, 1925, by Street & Smith, Inc., under the title 'The prisoner and the play boy'"--Title page verso. Release date is 2024-04-25 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "The Tenderfoots" by Francis Lynde is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Philip Trask, a New Englander seeking work and adventure in the American West during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around his encounters with characters from vastly different backgrounds and the adventures that arise as he navigates life as a newcomer in the rough environment of Colorado. The opening of the novel introduces Philip Trask as he embarks on his journey westward. Traveling in a crowded train car, he observes the stark landscape of eastern Colorado and the boisterous company of treasure seekers around him. We learn of Philip's past, his family's struggles, and his father's mysterious disappearance, which motivates his quest. A particularly striking moment occurs when he intervenes to protect a girl named Jean from the advances of a drunken man, marking the beginning of a connection that hints at more to come. As the story unfolds, Philip's character evolves amid the challenges of the West, setting a foundation for his growth and adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1926 Male friendship -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Railroad stories Colorado -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3325193&view=1up&seq=24&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73462 114187 114187