Peak and Prairie : From a Colorado Sketch-book

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fuller, Anna, 1853-1916

Contributor:

Moore, Emma G.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Peak and Prairie" by Anna Fuller is a collection of sketches depicting life in Colorado, written in the late 19th century. The work captures a diverse range of characters and experiences in the region, particularly around Springtown, reflecting on themes of loss, renewal, and connection to both nature and community. The main character introduced is Mrs. Nancy Tarbell, a warm-hearted widow who navigates her new life in the West after the death of her only son, Willie. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mrs. Tarbell as she contemplates her surroundings, including the majestic Peak that looms over her new home. She reflects on her past in New England and the sacrifices she made for Willie, alongside the challenges of adjusting to her current life. A significant moment occurs when she encounters a man dragging a dog, leading her to act with compassion and ultimately adopt the dog, whom she names David. This act of kindness heralds changes in her mundane existence as she grapples with her grief and loneliness, setting the stage for further developments in the story. The opening portion effectively establishes the tone and emotional depth that readers can expect throughout the sketches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Preface

A pilgrim in the far West

Brian Boru

Jake Stanwood's gal

At the Keith ranch

The Rumpety case

The Lame Gulch professor

The boss of the wheel

Mr. Fetherbee's adventure

An amateur gamble

A Rocky Mountain shipwreck

A stroke in the game

The blizzard picnic

A golden vista.

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-08-03