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Bushy : $b a romance founded on fact
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"Bushy" by Cynthia May Westover Alden recounts the experiences of Bushy Sukolt, a miner’s daughter living in a remote Rocky Mountain camp during the late 19th century. The novel presents her as a resourceful and courageous child whose life is shaped by frontier hardships, mining dangers, and encounters with wildlife. With her father and loyal companions—including a dog named Rover, a cat named Pete, and friends like Tom and Shanks—she faces various perils and adventures that highlight themes of loyalty, resilience, and frontier humour. The narrative begins with her migration from Iowa to the rugged mining camp following family misfortune, illustrating her adaptation and daring from a young age.
The story emphasises Bushy's practical sense and bravery as she navigates the challenges of frontier life. Her interactions with the natural environment and her protective attitude towards her animal companions demonstrate her strength and resourcefulness. The novel reflects the social and physical realities of frontier life in the American West during the late 1800s, combining elements of adventure and familial bonds in a historical setting.
The story emphasises Bushy's practical sense and bravery as she navigates the challenges of frontier life. Her interactions with the natural environment and her protective attitude towards her animal companions demonstrate her strength and resourcefulness. The novel reflects the social and physical realities of frontier life in the American West during the late 1800s, combining elements of adventure and familial bonds in a historical setting.
From the opening pages
She thought she heard her father say, “All depends on you, Bushy” 42 “ Oh, look, Rover, the lake is growing wider and wider ” 46 “Great heavens! Bushy, what has happened?” cried Shanks 48 “ Now, Tom, I am sure enough a little boy! ” 52 “Lie close and cling tight,” cried Mr. Sukolt, just as he, too, went out of sight 54 “How de do,” cried Bushy, throwing her net at one of the nearest ones 58 She caught the snake just below the head and held it with her slender, wiry fingers 60 Bushy fired again, and this time down he came 68 At the same moment came a report from Bushy’s revolver 74 “ Pickle and herring! but this is a dish fit for a king with a crown on ” 78 The dance was a veritable serpentine one of modern days 94 “ Oh, Ned, Ned, Ned, jump, jump for Padre’s sake, jump! ” 104 She gazed down in admiration upon what she saw reflected there 108 Bushy shot him, and he fell on his face across Tom’s body 120 “Those are the horns for me,” she said, and fired when the sheep was in mid-air 130 She held his head in her lap and kissed his big, sorrowful eyes 138 Bushy caught Jip’s mane in one hand and wound her foot in the rope that circled his body 152 “ Bushy! My God, boys, she is not here! ” 162 Rover was capering like mad about him 172 “Sh! Keep still,” whispered Bushy 184 Bushy gazed upon this picture in the deepest admiration 192 “I’ll hold you, Willie, dear,” she said 204 “ There, now, old fellow, keep cool; keep cool; keep cool, sir! ” 212 The instant Bushy realized her danger, she fired 222 Bushy’s home at Great Pine Mine 290 “ Good-by! ” 318 BUSHY Until Bushy Sukolt was four years old she had lived with her father and mother in the town of Afton, Iowa. Mr. Sukolt was of the firm of Sukolt & Block, the largest iron foundry of the State. Mr. Block dipped into politics, just enough to bring in big contracts to enrich the firm, and Mr. Sukolt was satisfied to fill all orders that Block’s business methods secured. The office of Mr. Block was in the town and Mr. Sukolt’s headquarters were at the foundry, and in…
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