| Author |
White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946 |
| Translator |
Kesäniemi, Paavo, 1879-1940 |
| Title |
Arizonan öitä
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| Original Publication |
Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926.
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| Note |
Translation of part one of: Arizona nights.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Arizonan öitä" by Stewart Edward White is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set during a tumultuous period in the American West, focusing on the struggles and adventures of characters navigating the challenges of life in Arizona, particularly involving interactions with Native Americans and the harsh landscape. The book offers an exploration of themes such as survival, resourcefulness, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The opening of the text introduces us to a character named Gerosimo, who finds himself in a tense situation with a general regarding a herd of horses that may be stolen. This sets off a chain of events involving dangerous encounters with Apache Indians, revealing the protagonist's precarious existence in this lawless environment. Following an explosion in a gold mine, the tension escalates as Gerosimo narrowly escapes capture and is thrust into a desperate race to save his companion, Jonny Hooper, from impending danger. This thrilling opening captures the raw challenges of frontier life, setting the stage for further adventures and conflicts ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Arizona -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cattle breeders -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cowboys -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70896 |
| Release Date |
Jun 2, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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