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100	1		_aBower, B. M., _d1871-1940
245	1	4	_aThe Parowan Bonanza
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-04-01
508			_aProduced by David T. Jones, Al Haines & the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520			_a"The Parowan Bonanza" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bill Dale, affectionately known as Hopeful Bill, a prospector in the Nevada desert who is filled with optimism despite the challenges he faces. Accompanied by his quirky menagerie, including a parrot named Luella and a desert turtle, the narrative explores themes of hope, adventure, and the pursuit of fortune in a rugged and often unforgiving landscape. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hopeful Bill, who is characterized by his love for the desert and his unwavering optimism amidst his peers' skepticism. The opening describes his unique perspective on life as a prospector, highlighting his quirky habits and affinity for companionship with his pets. As Bill stocks up on supplies for a long trip, we see glimpses of his whimsical nature through the interactions with Luella and his burros. The narrative sets the stage for his exploration, dreams of striking it rich, and subtle hints of deeper feelings for Doris Hunter, a key character who introduces the possibility of a more romantic subplot as the story progresses. Overall, the first chapter establishes the adventurous spirit of the protagonist while hinting at the complexities of his relationships and aspirations in the backdrop of the Nevada desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
653			_aGold mines and mining -- Fiction
653			_aNevada -- Fiction
700	1		_aJohnson, Frank Tenney, _d1874-1939
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59179
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