Larry had to work the fields, pick berries, help tend the animals, and clean the meat. ... She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on a little farm, which was called a dirt farm. ... They moved a short distance from her parents. Actually in this period of time it is a short distance, but in the 1900's six miles was not considered a short distance. ... We returned to his room after our short walk, and Larry again, was very tired. ...

• Word Count: 1502
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In the late twentieth century short story, "Everyday Use,"" African-American author Alice Walker depicts the bonds among three women in rural Georgia in the 1970's. ... Throughout the story, utilizing comparisons between people and animals portrays animal imagery. ... According to Gruesser, Mama refers to herself as a "large big boned woman like an ox and is always working hard on the farm. ... Mama's house is also in a cow pasture adding to the animal imagery. ... Sheep are known to be useful, sharp, active and valued animals. ...

• Word Count: 1619
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

His father, Louis Charles, was a veterinarian and farm machinery salesman and was also involved in local politics. ... L"Amour wrote more than one hundred books, including eighty-six novels, fourteen short story collections and one nonfiction-a chronicle of life on the American frontier. ... His first short story sales concerned the West Indies, football, rodeo, and a few westerns. ... In all, forty-five L"Amour novels or short stories have been made into feature films or television movies (New York Times). ... He studied plants and animals. ...

• Word Count: 1689
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School