A 'Rastle with a Wildcat
"Rastle with a Wildcat" by Charles Fletcher Lummis: The book tells the story of a young man named Rastle who becomes obsessed with capturing a wildcat in the desert. Despite the warnings of his friends and family, Rastle persists in his quest, eventually encountering the wildcat in a dramatic confrontation. The novel explores themes of obsession, determination, and the dangers of playing with forces beyond one's control.
By Charles Fletcher Lummis · First published 1920 · Genre: Adventure, Nature, Historical · 2,626 words
First lines
One of my very first experiences in the West was a midnight tussle with a fifty-four pound wildcat in a lonely cabin in the Greenhorn Mountains of Colorado. I shall never forget my horror at the sight of that huge puss on a beam over my head; for I had had a serious experience with the wildcat of the Northeast, and supposed that this fellow, who was twice as big, was likewise twice as much to be dreaded.
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A 'Rastle with a Wildcat is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Fletcher Lummis, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Fletcher Lummis
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Nature, Historical, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,626 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title suggests the main character may engage in a physical encounter with a wildcat, which is typical of the adventure genre.
- Nature — The mention of a 'wildcat' in the title implies that the book may involve significant elements of nature and wildlife, common in the nature genre.
- Historical — 'Rastle' is a colloquial and outdated term, suggesting the book might contain historical or period elements.
- Literary Fiction — Charles Fletcher Lummis is known for his literary prose, making it likely to also be present in this book.
Tags
adventure · wildlife · nature · exploration · American West · frontier · survival · culture · history · travel · landscape · indigenous