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Hankins, Arthur Preston
1880
1932
Hankins, Arthur P.
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Falcon, of Squawtooth : $b A western story
$aUnited States :$bChelsea House, $c1923.
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"Falcon of Squawtooth: A Western Story" by Arthur Preston Hankins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to a young man known as "The Falcon," a vagabond traveling west, and his interactions with a colorful cast of tramp characters as they navigate a burgeoning construction scene in California. The narrative explores themes of friendship, struggle for identity, and the allure of the wild west. The opening of the narrative sets the stage as a freight train halts in a small California mountain town, where The Falcon emerges from a boxcar, revealing his resilient spirit despite his impoverished situation. He encounters other tramps, particularly a kind-hearted young man named Halfaman, who invites him to share a meal. Their conversation reveals The Falcon’s quest for work, particularly in railroad construction, and hints at his complex past. The interactions establish a camaraderie between the two, suggesting that their journey may provide both hardship and adventure as they make their way toward new opportunities amid the changing landscape of the West. Overall, this initial portion effectively captures the essence of life on the road and sets the tone for the camaraderie and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Western stories
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
California -- Fiction
Railroads -- Design and construction -- Fiction
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