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Title: The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch
Credits: E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch" by Henry Wallace Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure in the backdrop of a gold mining community. Set against the scenic beauty of the American wilderness, it delves into the struggles of the characters as they seek fortune and companionship in a challenging environment. The narrative follows Jim Felton, a lonely gold miner who feels defeated by the unyielding earth of Sweet Briar Gulch and the rejection from his beloved Anne. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a destitute street boy named Chescheela Jim, whom he takes under his wing. Together, they face the trials of digging for gold and navigating the dangers of the wilderness. When a cave-in occurs at Jim's mine, it is the brave little boy who rises to the occasion, risking his safety to rescue Jim, demonstrating courage beyond his years. The bond they form signifies not only hope and companionship but also an emotional journey toward redemption and purpose, culminating in a powerful affirmation of their friendship and dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Phillips, Henry Wallace, 1869-1930
Illustrator: Cootes, F. Graham (Frank Graham), 1879-1960
EBook No.: 25809
Published: Jun 16, 2008
Downloads: 204
Language: English
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch
Credits: E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch" by Henry Wallace Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and adventure in the backdrop of a gold mining community. Set against the scenic beauty of the American wilderness, it delves into the struggles of the characters as they seek fortune and companionship in a challenging environment. The narrative follows Jim Felton, a lonely gold miner who feels defeated by the unyielding earth of Sweet Briar Gulch and the rejection from his beloved Anne. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a destitute street boy named Chescheela Jim, whom he takes under his wing. Together, they face the trials of digging for gold and navigating the dangers of the wilderness. When a cave-in occurs at Jim's mine, it is the brave little boy who rises to the occasion, risking his safety to rescue Jim, demonstrating courage beyond his years. The bond they form signifies not only hope and companionship but also an emotional journey toward redemption and purpose, culminating in a powerful affirmation of their friendship and dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Phillips, Henry Wallace, 1869-1930
Illustrator: Cootes, F. Graham (Frank Graham), 1879-1960
EBook No.: 25809
Published: Jun 16, 2008
Downloads: 204
Language: English
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.