Daughter of the Sun (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Western NovelBy Jackson Gregory
Length9h 23m
About this audiobook
Daughter of the Sun is a vigorous romance of the American Southwest, blending frontier adventure, mystery, and melodrama within a landscape of desert glare, rugged trails, and contested borders. Gregory writes in the energetic idiom of early twentieth-century popular Western fiction: swift dialogue, heightened peril, and a strong reliance on atmosphere. The novel belongs to the era when the Western was defining itself as both entertainment and national myth, turning harsh terrain into a theatre of courage, desire, and moral testing. Jackson Gregory (1882–1943) was one of the prolific American writers who helped shape the magazine and book Western before the genre hardened into formula. A Californian by background and a close observer of ranching country, mining districts, and frontier legend, he brought to his fiction an eye for physical setting and dramatic conflict. His work reflects the tastes of a reading public fascinated by expansion, danger, and the romance of remote places. Readers who value classic adventure fiction will find Daughter of the Sun a revealing and engaging example of the popular Western romance at full stride. It is especially recommended for those interested in the genre's development, its landscapes of risk, and its enduring fascination with character under pressure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure
Length9 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16CHAPTER XII
2Introduction
17CHAPTER XIII
3Synopsis
18CHAPTER XIV
4Historical Context
19CHAPTER XV
5CHAPTER I
20CHAPTER XVI
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6CHAPTER II
21CHAPTER XVII
7CHAPTER III
22CHAPTER XVIII
8CHAPTER IV
23CHAPTER XIX
9CHAPTER V
24CHAPTER XX
10CHAPTER VI
25CHAPTER XXI
11CHAPTER VII
26CHAPTER XXII
12CHAPTER VIII
27Analysis
13CHAPTER IX
28Reflection
14CHAPTER X
29Memorable Quotes
15CHAPTER XI
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