02073cam a22003253u 4500 10942 UtSlPG 20260610133248.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946 The Claim Jumpers: A Romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Claim Jumpers: A Romance" by Stewart Edward White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place against the backdrop of the American West and follows the life of a young man named Bennington de Laney. He is drawn to this rugged setting in search of adventure and a deeper understanding of himself, ultimately seeking to challenge the expectations placed upon him by his wealthy upbringing. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Bennington as he navigates his new life in a mining camp, grappling with his privileged past while wrestling with the desire to write and explore the wild. He interacts with various colorful characters, including local miners and a mysterious girl named Rhoda, whom he encounters while hunting for claims. The narrative highlights Bennington's journey of self-discovery, filled with comedic moments and observations about life in the West, setting the stage for the romance and personal growth to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Community life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10942 52391 52391