In Blue Creek Cañon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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In Blue Creek Cañon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ray, Anna Chapin (1865–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
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"In Blue Creek Cañon" by Anna Chapin Ray is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a little mining camp named Blue Creek, where the lives of children, particularly cousins Allie and Charlie MacGregor, intersect during various outdoor adventures. The novel delves into themes of friendship, adaptation, and the transition from city life to the rustic charm of the Western landscape. The opening of the book introduces us to a cheerful winter scene where four children are skating on a frozen lake, setting a lively tone for their everyday life in the canyon. We meet Allie, who is eagerly waiting for her cousin Charlie, who has recently arrived from New York after losing his mother. As Allie and her friends prepare to welcome him, there is a mix of excitement and concern about how Charlie will adjust to his new surroundings, as they navigate their own playful antics and the challenges of growing up in a mining town. The opening chapter effectively highlights the close-knit community and the camaraderie among the children as they anticipate the changes that Charlie's presence will bring to their dynamic.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In Blue Creek Cañon
- Author credits: Ray, Anna Chapin (1865–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Family life -- Fiction
- Montana -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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