Project Gutenberg 2005-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 262 Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard) 1880 1957 Kyne, Peter Bernard Ballinger, Harry Russell 1892 1993 Ballinger, H. R. (Harry Russell) Cornwell, Dean 1892 1960 The Pride of Palomar E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Pride of Palomar" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of heritage, loss, and the poignant beauty of life in old California, particularly through the eyes of its central character, Michael Joseph Farrel, known as Don Mike, who is navigating the aftermath of World War I. The narrative explores his return to California following the tragic news of his father's death and the implications of changing times on traditional ranch life. The opening of the novel introduces us to the elderly Pablo Artelan, the majordomo of Rancho Palomar, who is plagued with anxiety as he waits for Don Mike, who has been away at war. Old Don Miguel Farrel, Pablo’s employer, shows concern for Pablo's state of mind as they discuss the absence of quail during the dry season, which serves as a metaphor for what Don Mike will face upon his return. Soon, a telegram arrives bearing tragic news: Don Mike has died in battle. Yet, unbeknownst to them, Don Mike returns, creating a layered drama steeped in emotional conflicts and rich local color, setting the stage for personal and societal change in a California grappling with its history and future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Western stories California -- Fiction Ranch life -- Fiction Asian Americans -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 639007 2025-08-07T08:12:05.194053 text/html 629297 2020-12-12T12:54:02 text/html 579431 2025-08-07T08:12:13.974021 application/epub+zip 588715 2025-08-07T08:12:07.123037 application/epub+zip 316011 2025-08-07T08:12:05.921031 application/epub+zip 806269 2025-08-07T08:12:19.090003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 783166 2025-08-07T08:12:13.196081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486676 2022-09-08T06:52:56.069808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588109 2025-08-07T08:12:03.365587 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 587743 2020-12-12T12:54:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 587750 2020-12-12T12:54:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22132 2025-08-07T08:12:19.237947 application/rdf+xml 12059 2025-08-07T08:12:06.443004 image/jpeg 3261 2025-08-07T08:12:06.184017 image/jpeg 229457 2020-12-12T12:54:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 501672 2020-12-12T12:54:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 229372 2020-12-12T12:54:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 562588 2025-08-07T08:12:05.253046 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia