Project Gutenberg 2024-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 85 Norton, Roy 1869 1942 "Old Harmless" $aNew York :$bStreet & Smith Corporation, $c1920. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Old Harmless" by Roy Norton is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This story centers on an elderly recluse named Old Harmless, or Uncle Bill, who resides in an isolated cabin in a beautiful but rugged gulch. The narrative explores themes of friendship, courage, and the deep connection that individuals can develop with nature. The book follows the relationship between Old Harmless and two younger partners, David and Goliath, who frequently visit him. They share tales of hope and nostalgia, as Uncle Bill remains optimistic about discovering a hidden gold ledge despite the passage of decades. When a conflict arises over the ownership of his land, Old Harmless is initially belligerent but is ultimately persuaded by his friends to avoid violent confrontations. The plot thickens when Heald, a lawyer and acquaintance of David and Goliath, steps in to help Uncle Bill, revealing that he inadvertently owns the land. In a heartfelt resolution, Heald vows to protect Old Harmless's home, pledging to keep the valley untouched as long as Uncle Bill lives. The story encapsulates the essence of belonging, the power of friendship, and the importance of preserving one's sanctuary, making it a touching read that resonates with anyone who cherishes the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/popular-magazine-v-058-n-03-1920-12-07 20240311081328norton 1920 US Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories Older men -- Fiction Squatters -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 81356 2025-07-29T05:34:19.955191 text/html 57713 2024-03-24T03:09:09 text/html 260971 2025-07-29T05:34:22.724155 application/epub+zip 259736 2025-07-29T05:34:20.856200 application/epub+zip 259736 2025-07-29T05:34:20.353191 application/epub+zip 1037565 2025-07-29T05:34:24.188193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1031946 2025-07-29T05:34:22.332211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75105 2025-07-29T05:34:19.825169 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55398 2024-03-24T03:09:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15849 2025-07-29T05:34:24.320153 application/rdf+xml 28243 2025-07-29T05:34:20.553180 image/jpeg 4538 2025-07-29T05:34:20.453193 image/jpeg 290667 2025-07-29T05:34:19.967286 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