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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aGrey, Zane,
_d1872-1939
245 1 4 _aThe Light of the Western Stars
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-11-01
508 _aProduced by Nigel Lacey
520 _a"The Light of the Western Stars" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of adventure, societal norms, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the American West. The story introduces Madeline Hammond, a young woman from New York City, who arrives in El Cajon, New Mexico, seeking to reconnect with her estranged brother, Alfred, who has turned his life around as a cattleman. The novel promises a journey of self-discovery for Madeline as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain and the rugged characters of the West. The opening of the novel presents Madeline's arrival in El Cajon at night, where her initial feelings of anxiety and isolation are exacerbated by the rough atmosphere of the town and the absence of her brother. As she waits in the station, she reflects on her past and the discontent that has led her to seek out a more meaningful life. When a drunken cowboy appears, the situation escalates quickly into a moment of perceived danger and confusion. This encounter introduces the reader to the lawlessness and rawness of the frontier lifestyle. Madeline's courageous demeanor shines through as she ultimately finds safety and unexpected kindness, setting the stage for her further adventures and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aWomen pioneers -- Fiction
653 _aNew Mexico -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1095
999 _c43211
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