The American Baron: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Mille, James, 1833-1880

Contributor:

Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The American Baron: A Novel" by James De Mille is a work of fiction written during the late 19th century. The novel follows a party of travelers journeying through the perilous Simplon Pass in the Alps, highlighting the struggles they face with the harsh weather and unexpected dangers, particularly an avalanche that threatens their safety and well-being. At the start of the tale, a group of travelers, primarily women and their chaperon, the Dowager Lady Dalrymple, embark on a sledding expedition to cross the snow-covered mountain route to Italy. As they begin their ascent, the narrative introduces key characters including the charming Mrs. Willoughby and her innocent sister, the young and delicate Minnie Fay. The excitement turns to terror when an avalanche strikes, burying Minnie's sled, prompting her companions to take desperate measures to save her. This suspenseful opening sets the stage for the intertwining lives and adventures of the characters amid their journey, establishing themes of bravery, romance, and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Keith M. Eckrich, Curtis Weyant, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) and revised by Louise Hope using page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-08-22