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100	1		_aBower, B. M., _d1871-1940
245	1	4	_aThe Long Shadow
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 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Alicia Williams, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Long Shadow" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the Western frontier's peak. The story focuses on the character Charming Billy Boyle, a cattle rancher who lives a solitary life in a line-camp while managing cattle herding and dealing with the challenges of the unforgiving Western landscape. The narrative initiates with Billy's introspection about his harsh surroundings and how they contrast with his memories of a woman's presence, indicating that themes of loneliness and the yearning for companionship will play a significant role in his story. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in a lonely cabin where Charming Billy struggles with his thoughts while waiting for a delayed partner known as the Pilgrim. As he grapples with his mundane chores, he becomes introspective about his life choices and relationships, especially as the biting wind and cold remind him of his isolation. The tranquility of his thoughts is disrupted when a young woman, Flora Bridger, unexpectedly arrives at his cabin after her horse was injured. Their interaction marks a turning point in Charming Billy's life, stirring emotions he has long kept at bay, introducing the complexities of human connection amidst the rugged life of a cattle rancher. As Billy navigates his feelings towards Flora and the antics of the Pilgrim, the stage is set for his evolving journey in the unforgiving yet poignant world of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
700	1		_aRowe, Clarence, _d1878-1930
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12192
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