The Blue Goose: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Blue Goose is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Nason, Frank Lewis (1856–1928).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Blue Goose" by Frank Lewis Nason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex lives of characters in a mining town, highlighting themes of deception, ambition, and the struggles between labor and management. The narrative dramatizes the interactions among various individuals, especially focusing on a foreman named Luna, and Pierre La Martine, the owner of a gambling establishment known as The Blue Goose. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Luna, who feels uneasy in the underground laboratory where Pierre conducts dubious operations involving stolen gold. Through a tense conversation filled with suspicion and threats, we see the power dynamics between Luna and Pierre unfold, as Luna demands fair compensation for the work he and the other miners are doing. The chilling atmosphere is enhanced by Pierre's sinister demeanor and the ominous setting of The Blue Goose, which serves not only as a gambling joint but also a hub for illicit activities. The relationships between the characters, especially the prospect of Élise's marriage to a less-than-desirable suitor, hint at larger societal issues and individual struggles that will unfold throughout the novel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Blue Goose
- Author credits: Nason, Frank Lewis (1856–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Love stories
- Miners -- Fiction
- Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado -- Fiction
- Strikes and lockouts -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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