The Girl of the Golden West

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Belasco, David, 1853-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Girl of the Golden West" by David Belasco is a play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rough mining camp in California during the Gold Rush, centering around a strong-willed young woman known simply as the Girl, who navigates the challenges and excitement of life in the West. This drama explores themes of love, adventure, and the clash between different cultures. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Girl as she returns from a trip to Monterey, where she is enchanted by her surroundings, especially experiences like her first bullfight. While riding back, she encounters a mysterious caballero who admires her ease and beauty despite their contrasting backgrounds. Their initial playful banter reveals a growing attraction, but also hints at the societal barriers that may separate them. As the stagecoach continues its journey, the tension rises with the unexpected presence of a horseman and the suggestion of impending trouble, setting the stage for the intertwining of their lives against the backdrop of a rapidly changing frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_of_the_Golden_West_(play)

Release date is 2005-08-19