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100	1		_aBennet, Robert Ames, _d1870-1954
245	1	0	_aOut of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-06-15
508			_aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520			_a"Out of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation" by Robert Ames Bennet is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of the American West and follows Lafayette Ashton, a wealthy but inexperienced hunter who faces serious personal and societal challenges after a reckless mistake leads him to shoot a yearling calf instead of a deer. The book explores themes of identity, redemption, and the transition between different ways of life, all intertwined with the budding relationship between Ashton and Isobel "Chuckie" Knowles, the spirited daughter of a rancher. At the start of the story, we meet Ashton as he navigates the rugged landscapes of the high mesas, showcasing a contrast between his refined urban background and the raw wilderness of cowboy life. Following a chaotic incident in which he shoots a calf, he encounters ranch hands Knowles and Gowan, who suspect him of wrongdoing. With a humorous yet tense banter, Ashton must fend off accusations while attempting to impress Chuckie, who offers him a glimpse into a world far removed from his privileged upbringing. As the narrative unfolds, Ashton is forced to confront his shortcomings and the reality of his situation, paving the way for potential reclamation not just of his reputation, but of his identity amidst the harshness of life on the range. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
700	1		_aBrehm, George, _d1878-1966
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29131
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