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100 1 _aWister, Owen,
_d1860-1938
245 1 2 _aA journey in search of Christmas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aExcerpted from the author's Lin McLean, #1385.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-02
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, 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"A Journey in Search of Christmas" by Owen Wister is a novella written in the early 20th century. This work blends elements of fiction with a distinctive holiday theme, focusing on the essence of Christmas through the experiences of its central character, Lin McLean. The narrative explores the spirit of giving, connection, and personal transformation during a festive season while capturing the lively atmosphere typical of the American West during that era. The story follows Lin McLean, a rugged cow-puncher, as he embarks on an adventure in search of the Christmas spirit. Initially detached from the holiday's significance, Lin's journey unfolds as he encounters various characters, including his friend Governor Barker, and engages with children and townsfolk who embody the essence of Christmas cheer. Through a series of events that lead him to a young boy named Billy Lusk, Lin grapples with feelings of responsibility, connection, and the true meaning of giving. As the narrative progresses, McLean's character evolves from self-centeredness to a deeper understanding of love and kindness, ultimately leading to a poignant conclusion that highlights the transformative power of the Christmas season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Harper & Brothers, 1904
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aChristmas stories
700 1 _aRemington, Frederic,
_d1861-1909
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/journeyinsearch00wistrich/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71547
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_d112273