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Title: Roughing It, Part 7.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roughing_It
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Roughing It, Part 7" by Mark Twain is a semi-autobiographical travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts Twain's experiences during his wanderings in the American West, blending humor with social commentary. This section follows Twain as he meets various characters, including Dick Baker, a weary but gentle pocket-miner, showcasing the eccentric personalities encountered by travelers in the mining regions, as well as the struggles and disappointments of gold prospecting. The opening of this part introduces Dick Baker, who shares a quirky tale about his beloved cat, Tom Quartz, known for his uncanny mining instincts. Baker’s fondness for the cat contrasts sharply with their ongoing misfortune in mining, culminating in a hilariously disastrous incident involving a blast that sends Tom Quartz flying. Following this anecdote, Twain reflects on his series of unfruitful mining endeavors. He captures the challenges faced by prospectors through vivid descriptions of their hardships and camaraderie, leading to a sense of bittersweet humor as they navigate their impoverished circumstances in search of fortune against the backdrop of the rugged American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8588
Published: Jul 2, 2004
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.)
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Roughing It, Part 7.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roughing_It
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Roughing It, Part 7" by Mark Twain is a semi-autobiographical travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts Twain's experiences during his wanderings in the American West, blending humor with social commentary. This section follows Twain as he meets various characters, including Dick Baker, a weary but gentle pocket-miner, showcasing the eccentric personalities encountered by travelers in the mining regions, as well as the struggles and disappointments of gold prospecting. The opening of this part introduces Dick Baker, who shares a quirky tale about his beloved cat, Tom Quartz, known for his uncanny mining instincts. Baker’s fondness for the cat contrasts sharply with their ongoing misfortune in mining, culminating in a hilariously disastrous incident involving a blast that sends Tom Quartz flying. Following this anecdote, Twain reflects on his series of unfruitful mining endeavors. He captures the challenges faced by prospectors through vivid descriptions of their hardships and camaraderie, leading to a sense of bittersweet humor as they navigate their impoverished circumstances in search of fortune against the backdrop of the rugged American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8588
Published: Jul 2, 2004
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.)
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.