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100 1 _aLambourne, Alfred,
_d1850-1926
245 1 0 _aPlet: A Christmas Tale of the Wasatch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-17
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Guus Snijders and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Plet: A Christmas Tale of the Wasatch" by Alfred Lambourne is a narrative poem written during the early 20th century. This touching tale focuses on themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities faced by miners in the mountains of the Wasatch Range during the holiday season. The story intertwines festive sentiments with the somber backdrop of life and death in a mining camp. The poem tells the story of Jo, a young miner, and his love for Plet, a spirited girl in their camp. On Christmas Eve, tragedy strikes when a snow slide claims the lives of many, including Jo's love interest, Plet. The narrative reflects on the bond between Jo and his older partner, who deeply cares for him, and their dreams of wealth and happiness against a backdrop of nature's fierce unpredictability. Ultimately, amidst the tragedy, we discover that these hardships come full circle, leading not only to loss but also the promise of love enduring beyond it. The ending, which reveals that the tale may not be as tragic as it appeared, offers a sense of hope and renewal, making it a poignant read for those seeking both joy and reflection during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Deseret News, 1891
653 _aChristmas poetry
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Poetry
653 _aMiners -- Poetry
653 _aWasatch Range (Utah and Idaho) -- Poetry
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lambourneplet/page/n13/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66961
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