Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Munroe, Kirk (1850–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions" by Kirk Munroe is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Arthur Dale Dustin, affectionately known as "Prince Dusty," who faces challenges and adventures in an oil-rich region while grappling with feelings of isolation from his cousins. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of young readers. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Arthur, who feels like an outsider among his boisterous cousins and longs for companionship, particularly from little Cynthia, who shows him kindness. After a series of incidents that highlight his struggles with his cousins and the disciplinary measures imposed by Aunt Nancy, Arthur decides to embark on a quest for adventure together with Cynthia. They set out to rescue a fallen bird and a trapped butterfly, nurturing their belief in their princely personas. Their innocent adventures are contrasted against the backdrop of Arthur's tumultuous life at home, hinting at his eventual desire to break free and seek new beginnings. As the story unfolds, the challenges posed by their environment and relationships become central to their growth and the development of their friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions
- Author credits: Munroe, Kirk (1850–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Family life -- Juvenile fiction
- Oil well drilling -- Juvenile fiction
- Older African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
- Petroleum workers -- Juvenile fiction
- Railroad stories
- Runaways -- Juvenile fiction
- Virginia -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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