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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWhite, Stewart Edward,
_d1873-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Claim Jumpers: A Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Claim Jumpers: A Romance" by Stewart Edward White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place against the backdrop of the American West and follows the life of a young man named Bennington de Laney. He is drawn to this rugged setting in search of adventure and a deeper understanding of himself, ultimately seeking to challenge the expectations placed upon him by his wealthy upbringing. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Bennington as he navigates his new life in a mining camp, grappling with his privileged past while wrestling with the desire to write and explore the wild. He interacts with various colorful characters, including local miners and a mysterious girl named Rhoda, whom he encounters while hunting for claims. The narrative highlights Bennington's journey of self-discovery, filled with comedic moments and observations about life in the West, setting the stage for the romance and personal growth to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aCommunity life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10942
999 _c52391
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