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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aSimms, William Gilmore,
_d1806-1870
245 1 0 _aGuy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-15
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Lynn Bornath and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia" by William Gilmore Simms is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. It unfolds in the upper part of Georgia during a time when the land is marked by conflict and the presence of the Cherokee territories. The narrative follows Ralph Colleton, a young traveler navigating not only the physical wilderness but also the emotional complexities of love and identity against a backdrop of social challenges. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a desolate landscape in Georgia, characterized by its harsh and gloomy beauty. The scene is established through vivid descriptions of the terrain, setting the stage for Ralph, a well-built youth, who is on horseback reflecting on his surroundings. As he contemplates the barren land, he unwittingly veers off course and finds himself lost in a wild forest, leading to a sense of foreboding. The narrative hints at the struggles Ralph will face, both in his physical journey and in the relationships he cherishes, particularly with his cousin Edith. The tension escalates when Ralph encounters a toll-keeper, leading to a confrontation that showcases his bravery and sets the tone for the adventures and trials that will shape his character throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGold mines and mining -- Fiction
653 _aGeorgia -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16303
999 _c57691
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