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100 1 _aSmith, Elliott,
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245 1 4 _aThe Land of Lure: A Story of the Columbia River Basin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-07
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Land of Lure: A Story of the Columbia River Basin" by Elliott Smith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the struggles and aspirations of homesteaders in the Columbia River Basin as they navigate the challenges of establishing a life in a harsh and unpredictable land. Central to this tale is Travis Gully, a family man awakened by his long-held desire for a home of his own, who embarks on a journey with his family to find their fortune. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene of the desolation and brutal conditions faced by the homesteaders who are drawn to the Columbia River Basin in search of opportunity. Travis Gully, introduced as a hardworking farmer with a stagnant existence, becomes inspired to leave his rented life after witnessing his friends depart for better prospects. As he contemplates the possibility of relocating his family to a homestead, the narrative explores the emotional and psychological toll of such a significant decision, including the challenges of abandoning their past and the allure of a hopeful future. Gully's journey symbolizes the broader trials of many who sought to carve out a new life in the unforgiving landscape of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
653 _aNorthwest, Pacific -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36999
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