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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Girl of the Golden West" is a dramatic play authored by David Belasco, an united states of America dramatist. The story is set against the backdrop of the mid-nineteenth-century California Gold Rush and has been praised for its vivid representation of the American West at the time. The story centers around the figure of Mary Robbins, dubbed "The Girl of the Golden West." Mary is a strong, independent, and supportive woman which controls a tavern in a Sierra Nevada mining community. She falls in love with the daring bandit Ramerrez, frequently referred to as "That Robin Hood of the West," who is being chased through the cruel Sheriff Jack Rance. While the individuals' lives communicate within this wild and lawless frontier environment, Belasco's drama skilfully blends aspects of romance and adventure, and other one suspense. Mary's inner battle between her desire to Ramerrez and her loyalty to her customers, along with the tense standoff between Rance and Ramerrez, makes for an intriguing and emotionally strong story. "The Girl of the Golden West" is renowned for its precise representation of the American West and distinctive characters. Belasco's art encapsulates the spirit of the Gold Rush era, delving into themes of love, justice, and the pursuit of one's aspirations in a harsh and unforgiving setting.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Girl of the Golden West" is a dramatic play authored by David Belasco, an united states of America dramatist. The story is set against the backdrop of the mid-nineteenth-century California Gold Rush and has been praised for its vivid representation of the American West at the time. The story centers around the figure of Mary Robbins, dubbed "The Girl of the Golden West." Mary is a strong, independent, and supportive woman which controls a tavern in a Sierra Nevada mining community. She falls in love with the daring bandit Ramerrez, frequently referred to as "That Robin Hood of the West," who is being chased through the cruel Sheriff Jack Rance. While the individuals' lives communicate within this wild and lawless frontier environment, Belasco's drama skilfully blends aspects of romance and adventure, and other one suspense. Mary's inner battle between her desire to Ramerrez and her loyalty to her customers, along with the tense standoff between Rance and Ramerrez, makes for an intriguing and emotionally strong story. "The Girl of the Golden West" is renowned for its precise representation of the American West and distinctive characters. Belasco's art encapsulates the spirit of the Gold Rush era, delving into themes of love, justice, and the pursuit of one's aspirations in a harsh and unforgiving setting.