The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Agnes C. Laut
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"The Freebooters of the Wilderness" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book addresses themes of lawlessness and corruption in the American West, intertwining fiction with real events and figures from the period. It revolves around characters such as Wayland, a Forest Ranger, and Eleanor, the daughter of a sheep rancher, as they confront the challenges posed by various forces that threaten public land
and justice. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Wayland, who grapples with the question of whether to stand up and fight against the injustices around him or to abandon the struggle for self-preservation. This inner conflict is heightened by his complicating feelings for Eleanor, who embodies both Eastern culture and Western directness. Their dialogue brings to light the harsh realities of corruption among powerful figures like Senator Moyese, who represents interests that undermine the rights of common people. As their relationship develops amid the backdrop of political intrigue and personal stakes, the opening chapters set the stage for a larger discussion about morality, sacrifice, and the challenges of doing what is right in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Laut, Agnes C., 1871-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Freebooters of the Wilderness |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18116 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18116-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 447 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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