The Parowan Bonanza

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The Parowan Bonanza

by B. M. Bower

EN·~6 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total

He packed an emergency camp outfit on Wise One, and set out quite happily, walking beside Doris. FRONTISPIECE. See page 103.

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The - Parowan Bonanza - BY - B. M. BOWER - AUTHOR OF - CHIP OF THE FLYING U, THE TRAIL OF THE WHITE MULE, STARR OF THE DESERT, Etc.

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NEW YORK - GROSSET & DUNLAP - PUBLISHERS - Made in the United States of America

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THE PAROWAN BONANZA

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CHAPTER ONE

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CHAPTER TWO

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CHAPTER THREE

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CHAPTER FOUR

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CHAPTER FIVE

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CHAPTER SIX

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Description

Hopeful Bill Dale roams the stark Nevada desert with his trusty burros, a pack of tools, and a boundless optimism that makes him both a subject of good‑natured teasing and quiet admiration. He revels in the shifting colors of mesas at sunset, the glitter of starlit nights, and the promise of hidden veins of mineral wealth that only a true scout can imagine. When he drifts into town for supplies, his clean‑shaven appearance and courteous manner contrast sharply with the rough‑and‑tumble reputation of frontier prospectors, earning him reluctant respect and a steady stream of curious townsfolk.

Against a backdrop of relentless heat, rattlesnakes and distant mirages, Bill’s determination is tested by skeptical neighbors, unexpected setbacks, and the ever‑present hunger for water. Yet his love for the desert’s beauty and his belief that every ridge might hold the next big strike keep him moving forward, inviting listeners to share in the rugged romance of a man chasing a dream where hope is the most valuable ore.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (366K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines & the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Release date

Apr 1, 2019

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

B. M. Bower

B. M. Bower

1871–1940

A prolific writer of western fiction, she brought real ranch experience to stories that helped define the feel of the early popular cowboy novel. Her best-known books return again and again to Montana range life, mixing humor, romance, and everyday work on the frontier.

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