02326cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500250016126400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800330040352012480043653400450168465300200172965300260174965300260177565300310180170000410183270000310187385600430190499900170194716674UtSlPG20260610133405.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aKyne, Peter B.q(Peter Bernard),d1880-195714aThe Pride of Palomar 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-08  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Pride of Palomar" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of heritage, loss, and the poignant beauty of life in old California, particularly through the eyes of its central character, Michael Joseph Farrel, known as Don Mike, who is navigating the aftermath of World War I. The narrative explores his return to California following the tragic news of his father's death and the implications of changing times on traditional ranch life.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the elderly Pablo Artelan, the majordomo of Rancho Palomar, who is plagued with anxiety as he waits for Don Mike, who has been away at war. Old Don Miguel Farrel, Pablo’s employer, shows concern for Pablo's state of mind as they discuss the absence of quail during the dry season, which serves as a metaphor for what Don Mike will face upon his return. Soon, a telegram arrives bearing tragic news: Don Mike has died in battle. Yet, unbeknownst to them, Don Mike returns, creating a layered drama steeped in emotional conflicts and rich local color, setting the stage for personal and societal change in a California grappling with its history and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aCalifornia -- Fiction  aRanch life -- Fiction  aAsian Americans -- Fiction1 aBallinger, Harry Russell,d1892-19931 aCornwell, Dean,d1892-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16674  c58062d58062