The somnolence of Somers by Frank N. Stratton
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"The Somnolence of Somers" by Frank N. Stratton is a short story set in the American West, likely written in the early 20th century. This tale explores the themes of lawlessness and conscience through the experiences of a "tenderfoot" named Somers, who finds himself inadvertently involved in a cattle rustling conflict while visiting a ranch. The narrative juxtaposes the wild Western landscape with the personal struggles of its characters, showcasing both action
and introspection. The story follows Somers as he arrives at Fielding’s ranch, where he learns about a manhunt for the notorious cattle rustler Sonora Jack. Despite his initial intentions to rest, he encounters Tubby Haines, an old acquaintance, who is embroiled in a dangerous confrontation. As tensions rise, Haines, realizing he cannot escape, prepares to face the rustlers alone. Somers, urging Haines to take the ranch’s fast horse to make a getaway, inadvertently finds himself asleep during this critical moment. The narrative culminates in a confrontation that highlights the randomness of fate, leaving Somers grappling with the consequences of his inaction and the unpredictability of human and animal behavior in the relentless landscape of the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stratton, Frank N. (Frank Nelson), -1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | The somnolence of Somers |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith, 1906. |
| Series Title | Produced from the February 1906 issue of The Popular Magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73072 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73072-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 202 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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