02238cam a22003133u 4500 42268 UtSlPG 20260610133952.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Townshend, R. B. (Richard Baxter), 1846-1923 Lone Pine: The Story of a Lost Mine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-05 E-text prepared by sp1nd, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "Lone Pine: The Story of a Lost Mine" by R. B. Townshend is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a New Mexican pueblo and follows the interwoven tales of several characters, particularly focusing on the young Indian lovers, Felipe and Josefa, who are navigating the obstacles of their forbidden love amidst societal expectations and family pressures. The opening of the book introduces us to Felipe, a young Indian boy in the pueblo of Santiago, as he secretly meets with his beloved Josefa. In a tense exchange, they discuss her impending arranged marriage to an undesirable suitor, Ignacio, which propels them towards the desperate thought of eloping. Meanwhile, a white prospector, known as Don Estevan, is also introduced, who is trying to help the pueblo with their irrigation issues while harboring his own ambitions related to an ancient and hidden silver mine. This dual storyline sets the stage for a rich exploration of love, cultural conflict, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a vibrant yet challenging landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42268 83107 83107