Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896" by Various is a collection of periodical literature published in the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of narratives that reflect the cultural and social themes of the time. One of the opening stories, "How Ute Jack Was Taken" by Owen Wister, sets a compelling scene in a military outpost, detailing the interactions among officers and their new subordinate, Augustus Albumblatt, as they grapple with military duty and personal character dynamics. The opening of this literary compendium introduces readers to the young officer, Albumblatt, who arrives at Fort Brown with a mix of military ambition and naiveté. Initially welcomed by the seasoned officers and their wives, he quickly becomes the source of both admiration and ridicule due to his academic knowledge, which clashes with the gritty reality of frontier life. As tensions rise with the local Indian tribes, a significant plot point emerges when Albumblatt must confront a dangerous situation involving an armed fugitive named Ute Jack. The interactions and subsequent events illuminate themes of authority, the clash between modernity and traditional military practices, and the harsh realities of life in an unforgiving landscape, creating a vivid tableau for readers to explore.
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- Title: Harper's Round Table, December 29, 1896
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
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- Children's periodicals
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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