Pocock, Roger 1865-1941 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert" by Roger Pocock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Arizona desert and introduces readers to the main character, Curly, who encounters a series of adventures involving Apaches, British nobility, and the complexities of frontier life. It combines elements of action, drama, and character development against a backdrop of historical relevance. The opening of the novel sets the stage with Curly's journey through the desert, illustrating his excitement and trepidation as he seeks to explore beyond his familiar surroundings. Curly finds himself in the midst of a skirmish involving hostile Apaches, revealing his impulsive nature and instinctual bravery. After successfully defending a camp with the help of a British lord, Lord Balshannon, Curly's path intertwines with the lord's family, hinting at deeper themes of friendship and loyalty amid the trials of the Wild West. A foreboding atmosphere suggests that their adventurers will lead to further challenges, setting an engaging tone for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-11-23 Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Arizona -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 05013965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41447 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41447 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133940.0 41447