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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBeach, Rex,
_d1877-1949
245 1 0 _aPardners
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 2004-08-08
505 0 _aPardners -- The mule driver and the garrulous mute -- The colonel and the horse-thief -- The thaw at Slisco's -- Bitter Root Billings, arbiter -- The shyness of Shorty -- The test -- North of fifty-three -- Where northern lights come down o' nights -- The scourge.
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Pardners" by Rex E. Beach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Klondike during the gold rush, following the adventures of protagonists William P. Joyce and Justus Morrow as they navigate the harsh realities of life in a mining camp. The narrative unfolds through Joyce's perspective, filled with anecdotes that explore themes of friendship, ambition, and love in the rugged wilderness. The opening of "Pardners" introduces readers to the lively character of William P. Joyce, who recounts his experiences in the Klondike, particularly his unpredictable partnership with Justus Morrow. Joyce's sardonic wit shines through his storytelling as he describes encounters with other miners, gamblers, and a determined, tenderfoot youth who quickly challenges a local gambler. The dialogue is rich with the dialect of the time, vividly capturing the essence of life in a gold-mining camp. As the narrative progresses, the bond between Joyce and Morrow strengthens, but hints of emotional turmoil emerge, especially regarding Morrow's connection to a mysterious woman, which will inevitably impact their journey and camaraderie. The stage is set for a tale of adventure, struggle, and the intricacies of human relationships amid the backdrop of the Yukon wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13135
999 _c54526
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