The Man of the Desert by Grace Livingston Hill
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| Author | Hill, Grace Livingston, 1865-1947 |
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| Title | The Man of the Desert |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Man of the Desert" by Grace Livingston Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story introduces readers to the main character, Hazel Radcliffe, who embarks on an adventurous horseback ride with her father and companion, Milton Hamar, only to find herself lost in the vast Arizona desert. The novel explores themes of adventure, danger, and the complex dynamics of relationships, hinting at a tension that arises from Hazel's encounter with Hamar. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Hazel's journey as she departs from a private car at a remote railroad station, accompanied by a small entourage. As the group sets off to explore a mine, Hazel finds herself drawn to the beauty of the landscape, but her excitement quickly turns into fear and desperation when her horse runs away with her after an unexpected altercation with Hamar. The narrative follows her emotional turmoil and physical struggle as she comes to grips with the realization of being lost alone in the desert, and it hints at the introduced character of John Brownleigh, a missionary who will pivotal to her rescue. Throughout this portion, the writing evokes the isolation and beauty of the desert, as well as the deepening relationships that are likely to form in the unfolding plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21633 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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