Openings in the Old Trail

Autori

• Bret Harte

Parametri

• 228 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Narrativa
• Raccolte, antologie

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Set against the scorching backdrop of Casket Ridge, Leonidas Boone, a determined boy, seeks refuge under a small Scotch fir. His stubbornness leads him to remain in the tree's limited shade, waiting for it to reach a stone on the trail, despite discomfort from dust and prickly branches. His fixation is fueled by a mix of childish superstition and resolve, showcasing his youthful tenacity. The scene is alive with nature, highlighted by a woodpecker's rhythmic tapping and the fleeting presence of a lizard, adding to the atmosphere of his solitary vigil.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

(In brossura)