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100 1 _aOgden, George W.
_q(George Washington),
_d1871-1966
245 1 4 _aThe Flockmaster of Poison Creek
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 2009-08-11
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Flockmaster of Poison Creek" by George W. Ogden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Mackenzie, a disillusioned schoolteacher who abandons his profession in search of wealth and adventure in the sheeplands of the West. The novel explores themes such as ambition, the quest for freedom, and the contrasts between rural existence and societal norms, as Mackenzie encounters not only the physical challenges of the land but also the complexities of human relationships in a harsh environment. The opening portion of the book introduces John Mackenzie as he embarks on a journey to Poison Creek, driven by a desire to become a flockmaster. He reflects on his previous life, perceiving the allure of the sheep industry amidst the disdain he faced for his educational endeavors. Upon reaching a small cabin, he encounters Mrs. Carlson, a woman chained by her abusive husband, Swan Carlson. This moment galvanizes Mackenzie's sense of justice and leads to a confrontation with Swan, revealing the dark underbelly of this pastoral life. As the narrative unfolds, the struggle for personal freedom and moral integrity emerges as key tensions in Mackenzie's transformation from a meek schoolteacher to a determined man fighting against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
700 1 _aIvory, P. V. E.,
_d1883-1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29668
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