02341cam a22003133u 4500 16303 UtSlPG 20260610133400.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870 Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-15 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Lynn Bornath and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia" by William Gilmore Simms is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. It unfolds in the upper part of Georgia during a time when the land is marked by conflict and the presence of the Cherokee territories. The narrative follows Ralph Colleton, a young traveler navigating not only the physical wilderness but also the emotional complexities of love and identity against a backdrop of social challenges. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a desolate landscape in Georgia, characterized by its harsh and gloomy beauty. The scene is established through vivid descriptions of the terrain, setting the stage for Ralph, a well-built youth, who is on horseback reflecting on his surroundings. As he contemplates the barren land, he unwittingly veers off course and finds himself lost in a wild forest, leading to a sense of foreboding. The narrative hints at the struggles Ralph will face, both in his physical journey and in the relationships he cherishes, particularly with his cousin Edith. The tension escalates when Ralph encounters a toll-keeper, leading to a confrontation that showcases his bravery and sets the tone for the adventures and trials that will shape his character throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gold mines and mining -- Fiction Georgia -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16303 57691 57691