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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRaine, William MacLeod,
_d1871-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Highgrader
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-12
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Highgrader" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the themes of adventure and personal integrity set against the backdrop of the American West, incorporating elements of romance and societal expectations. The story introduces Jack Kilmeny, a young man with a mysterious past and a strong sense of self, as he navigates his relationships with various characters, including ladies of stature and fellow miners. The opening of the book sets an inviting scene aboard an ocean liner, where young Moya Dwight, a spirited girl, interacts with strangers and displays her vivacious personality. This introductory vignette seamlessly transitions to the main plot as Jack Kilmeny and his companions engage in outdoor adventures, such as fishing and horseback riding, revealing their camaraderie. The narrative quickly hints at complications when Kilmeny is accused of robbery, leading to tension between his growing bond with Moya and the societal implications of his situation. Their interactions suggest an intriguing dynamic as elements of trust, innocence, and the allure of adventure intertwine against a backdrop of potential scandal and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
700 1 _aHutchison, D. C.
_q(David Chapel),
_d1869-1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22583
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