Rimrock Jones

Dane CoolidgeProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.1

Word count: 406K words
Chapters: 41

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Rimrock Jones by Dane CoolidgeAuthor: Coolidge, Dane, 1873-1940,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 10, 2006

Editor's review

Rimrock Jones is a Western novel by Dane Coolidge, belonging to the tradition of early twentieth-century American popular fiction. Coolidge knew Western life firsthand, and his works are mostly set on the southwestern frontier, with attention to character and regional atmosphere. The book follows its title character through adventures, conflicts, and individual striving typical of the Western genre, while retaining the old Western narrative's interest in human nature and social change. As a free Project Gutenberg eBook, it is available at no cost and suits readers who want a glimpse of American popular Western fiction and to expand their reading of English-language originals. Readers should not expect deep literary experimentation or modern narrative technique, but should treat it as a window onto early twentieth-century American popular taste. Since the original is in English and was published long ago, its language carries period marks; background materials or a guide may help comprehension.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who enjoy American Western fiction
Readers who want low-cost access to public-domain English classics
Enthusiasts of American popular literature and Western narrative
Readers who want to understand early twentieth-century American frontier imagination through fiction

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting modern fast-paced narrative and strong suspense
Beginners with weak English reading skills who need Chinese annotations
Readers who prefer nonfiction historical research or academic monographs

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to get familiar with the characters and language style before deciding on intensive or extensive reading.
Note common Western scenes and character types while reading for easy cross-comparison.
Read alongside background materials on American Western history or a brief history of popular literature.
When encountering unfamiliar expressions in the English original, infer from context first rather than looking up words constantly.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English learners?

Intermediate to advanced learners with some English foundation can try it. The original is an early twentieth-century English novel with period language and a slower pace. Try one chapter first; if the density of unfamiliar words is too high, start with easier reading and come back to this book later.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free electronic texts, and this book is one of its public-domain eBooks. The edition is easy to search, copy, and read offline, but usually has no modern introduction or detailed notes, so readers need to supplement background knowledge themselves.

Do I need to know Western history before reading this book?

Systematic study is not necessary, but some knowledge of nineteenth-century American westward expansion, frontier life, and the popular fiction tradition will help. With basic background, it is easier to understand the period logic behind characters' behavior and plot arrangements.

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About the author

Dane Coolidge Author · American · 1873–1940

Dane Coolidge (1873–1940) was an American writer, naturalist and photographer. Born in Natick, Massachusetts, and raised in California, he graduated from Stanford University and collected mammal specimens for several museums in Britain and the United States before turning to literary work. He is known for his Western novels, including Hidden Water, Shadow Mountain and The Desert Trail. Eight of his works are held in this collection, commonly grouped under inspirational growth. Drawing on Western life and mining camps, his fiction is tightly plotted with vivid characters, and several of his works were adapted into films. He also pursued ethnographic research on Native Americans, an interest that runs through his writing.