The Girl of the Golden West: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Girl of the Golden West is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Belasco, David (1853–1931).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Girl of the Golden West" by David Belasco is a theatrical play written in 1905, set during the California Gold Rush. This four-act melodrama centers on The Girl, known as Minnie, whose life becomes entangled with a mysterious stranger named Dick Johnson and the gambler-sheriff Jack Rance. The play unfolds in a rough mining camp where tensions rise and loyalties are tested. Its dramatic success led to numerous adaptations, including Puccini's famous opera and four film versions, cementing its place as an enduring American theatrical work.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Girl of the Golden West
- Author credits: Belasco, David (1853–1931)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- California -- Fiction
- Western stories
- Women pioneers -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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