Santa Fé's Partner

Thomas Allibone JanvierProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 241K words
Chapters: 25

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.Santa Fé's Partner by Thomas A. JanvierAuthor: Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 28, 2009

Editor's review

Thomas A. Janvier's novella Santa Fé's Partner is short, yet it sets its story in the local atmosphere of the Santa Fe area of New Mexico, advancing the plot through character relationships and everyday details, with the local color and restrained humor common in late-nineteenth-century American writing about the Southwest. It does not rely on strong dramatic conflict, and instead tests the reader's appreciation of the characters' tones and the environmental descriptions. Suitable as supplementary reading for American regional literature and Southwestern short fiction, and for readers who want to finish a complete story in a short time. The electronic edition comes from a public-domain text and is easy to obtain, but the edition has no modern annotations, so place names and historical background must be looked up by the reader.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy late-nineteenth-century American regional-color fiction
Literature enthusiasts who want to learn about the American Southwest through short fiction
Students who need short texts as supplementary reading in American and English literature courses
Readers who want to finish a complete story during a commute or in fragmented time

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer strong plots and fast-paced narrative
Beginning readers who need detailed annotations and background introductions
Those who are not comfortable with nineteenth-century American regional literary style

Reading tips

Read the story through in one sitting first, then go back to notice how the dialogue and local details are written.
Spend a few minutes before reading learning about the geography and history of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to reduce the sense of distance.
Read alongside other American Southwestern short stories to appreciate the commonalities and differences of regional-color fiction.
After reading, note unfamiliar place names and expressions and look them up together, rather than interrupting the pace to check as you go.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

How long is this novella, and is it suitable for reading in one sitting?

It is a novella, not long, and most readers can finish it in one or two hours. It suits reading in one sitting on a commute or in the evening, then returning to examine the characters and local details.

Where is the story set, and do I need to know the history beforehand?

It is set in the Santa Fe area of New Mexico, with nineteenth-century Southwestern local color. It can be read without prior knowledge, but knowing the general geography and historical background makes it easier to understand the characters' circumstances and the local atmosphere.

Does the electronic edition have annotations or an introduction?

This is a public-domain electronic text and usually has no modern annotations or introduction. Unfamiliar place names and expressions must be looked up by the reader; reading with reliable background materials is recommended.

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About the author

Thomas Allibone Janvier Author · American · 1849–1913

Thomas Allibone Janvier (1849–1913) was an American writer and historical author born in Philadelphia to parents with literary backgrounds. He worked early on as a newspaper reporter and later published stories of New York life under the pen name "Ivory Black." His works span a range of subjects, including adventure and exotic imagination in novels such as The Aztec Treasure-House and In the Sargasso Sea, collections of folklore like Legends of the City of Mexico, and a study of Henry Hudson. He also wrote about Christmas customs in Provence and life on New York's East Side, balancing reportage with literary interest. Thirteen of his works are held in the collection. Public information is limited, and details of his life remain largely unknown, but his writings show a sustained attention to local scenes and historical subjects.