The Rebel Double Runner
The Rebel Double Runner by Charles Fletcher Lummis is a novel that explores themes of rebellion and individuality through the story of a young man who runs away from his oppressive home life to join a group of outcasts in the desert. The book was published in 1920 and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and its exploration of themes that are still relevant today, such as the struggle for independence and the importance of self-expression.
By Charles Fletcher Lummis · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western · 3,854 words
First lines
When I was a lad in a lonely New Hampshire village, in the memorable year of 1863, a great many fathers and uncles and older brothers were off at some fearful and dimly-comprehended distance, dressed in blue, and, as we reckoned it, fighting battles daily.
How brave they had looked one morning, as they left town, marching with fife and drum along the crazy sidewalk, and off down the "Depot Hill!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Fletcher Lummis
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western
- Length: 3,854 words
- Structure: 1 section, 66 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific historical period, with an emphasis on accurately depicting the historical setting.
- Adventure — The story follows a character's journey in great detail, involving various thrilling and dangerous experiences.
- Western — The story takes place in a geographical and historical context usually associated with the Wild West.
Tags
adventure · exploration · American West · frontier · nature · courage · independence · self-discovery · survival · travel · historical fiction · cultural identity