| Author |
Chase, Mary Ellen, 1887-1973 |
| Title |
Virginia of Elk Creek Valley
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Virginia of Elk Creek Valley" by Mary Ellen Chase is a novel written in the early 20th century. This fictional work explores the lives and adventures of a group of young women and men as they navigate the landscapes and challenges of the Big Horn Country in Wyoming during the pioneer days. The central character, Virginia, is characterized by her enthusiasm and emotional depth, particularly as she prepares for the arrival of her friends and family to her homestead. The opening of the novel introduces us to the breathtaking beauty of Elk Creek Valley on a mid-summer morning, where Virginia and her friend Donald are filled with excitement about their plans. Virginia expresses her joy and eagerness as she anticipates the arrival of her friends, envisioning the adventures they will have together. Through lively dialogue, we see Virginia's vibrant personality juxtaposed with her companion's more calm demeanor, hinting at the dynamics that will unfold among the group. As they travel toward the station to greet their friends, Virginia is portrayed as an eager, imaginative young woman, devoted to the natural wonders surrounding her and the connections with her peers. This sets the stage for a narrative rich in camaraderie, exploration, and growth in the new American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Wyoming -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ranch life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Vacations -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27522 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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