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_aKjelgaard, Jim, _d1910-1959 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Lost Wagon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-12-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Lost Wagon" by Jim Kjelgaard is a novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Joe Tower, a struggling farmer grappling with the challenges of land ownership, debt, and family responsibilities. The opening chapters reveal his deep frustrations with both his current situation and his yearning for a better life, potentially in the West, where opportunities for prosperity await. At the start of the story, Joe is working in the fields under the hot sun while battling stubborn mules and the incessant irritation of a biting fly. As he plows the earth, his thoughts drift to his dreams of a successful farm and a happy family life, which are overshadowed by financial struggles and the harsh reality of debt. We see glimpses of his family life through interactions with his wife Emma and their children, showcasing a tender yet tumultuous domestic life. The narrative captures Joe's internal conflict between staying rooted in his current land versus pursuing a fresh start in the West, setting the stage for a story full of familial love, sacrifice, and the quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aOregon National Historic Trail -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPioneers -- United States -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aMcCann, Gerald | |
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_aOrbaan, Albert, _d1913-1983 |
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