Tamawaca Folks by L. Frank Baum

Name: Tamawaca Folks
Author: L. Frank Baum

The story revolves around a group of people who live in the Tamawaca Valley and their struggles with poverty and inequality. The narrative explores themes of social justice and the impact of economic systems on individuals and communities.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1907 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 14 chapters · 29,941 words

First lines

When Jarrod finally sold out the Crosbys he had a chance to breathe freely for the first time in years. The Crosbys had been big ranch owners and herders, mine owners, timber and mill owners, bankers, brokers, bucket-shop manipulators and confirmed bull-dozers and confidence-men. They played the game for big stakes always and won by sheer nerve and audacity.

Jarrod was their lawyer and they kept him in hot water every minute. They had a habit of rounding up other folks' cattle, cutting other people's timber, jumping claims, tapping mines and misbehaving generally. And Jarrod had to straighten out these misdeeds and find a way to keep his clients from behind the bars.

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Work type: Novel
Author: L. Frank Baum
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Fiction, Humor
Length: 29,941 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 819 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements and fantastical creatures, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
Children's Literature — The writing style and themes are tailored for a younger audience, focusing on adventure and moral lessons.
Adventure — The plot involves exploration and quests, typical of adventure stories.
Fiction — The work is a fictional narrative that explores imaginative scenarios and characters.