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_aOtis, James, _d1848-1912 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDick in the Desert |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-03-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Dick in the Desert" by James Otis is a children's adventure novel written in the early 1890s. The narrative follows a young boy named Dick Stevens as he embarks on a perilous journey across the harsh desert landscape of Nevada, motivated by a desire to save his injured father. The story highlights themes of bravery, survival, and family loyalty as Dick faces numerous challenges in his quest to bring back medical aid for his father. The plot begins with Dick and his family in a desperate situation, having already suffered hardships during their attempts to find a home in the wilderness. After his father accidentally injures himself while hunting, Dick takes it upon himself to traverse the treacherous Smoke Creek Desert on foot to fetch a doctor. Along the way, he encounters a sandstorm that nearly proves fatal but is ultimately rescued by two miners who help him reach the town of Antelope Spring. There, he manages to procure medical supplies for his father and earns the admiration of the townsfolk for his bravery and resourcefulness. Upon returning to his family, Dick proves instrumental not just in obtaining the help his father needs, but also in securing a new life for them all in Antelope Spring, turning their fortunes around. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDeserts -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNevada -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSick -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSandstorms -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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