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 * Butcher's Crossing sandbox::


 * Background::

Discussion about the author's background, and genre of this book (Intro pages 1-2) How the author influenced western writing (Intro page 6) Brief description of Michelle Latiolias (Intro page 6) Publication year (1960) (Brownsword page 1)


 * Plot::

Summarize the plot that is discussed in the intro (Intro pages 3-6) Other details (Bland review bottom of page 1-top of page 2) (Brownsword page 1) Setting (The Guardian page 1)


 * Characters::

List characters and their importance to story (Intro 3-6) (The Guardian page 2) (Brownsword page 1-2)
 * 1) Will Andrews-main character of the book, goes on a spiritual journey to find a one-ness/understand of God (Intro page 3)
 * 2) Miller-hunter that Andrews travels with (Intro page 4)
 * 3) Fred Schneider-skinner that Miller hires (Intro page 4)
 * 4) Charley Hoge-cliche western guy, brings up biblical passages that spark debate in group (Intro page 4)
 * 5) J.D. Mcdonald-friend of Andrews' father (Intro page 4)


 * Themes::

Nature/God (Intro page 3) (Bland review page 2) (Brownsword page 2) Survivability of man (The Guardian page 2) Coming of age story (Intro page 5)


 * Style::

Western (Intro page 6) Similarities to Ralph Waldo Emerson (Intro page 3)


 * Criticism::

Bland Criticism
 * 1) not optimistic for book's popularity (page 1 of Bland review)
 * 2) William's is a great writer, but this book doesn't show it (Bland review page 3)

The Guardian Criticism
 * 1) didn't think the book was well written or interesting (The guardian page 1)
 * 2) does think that this book is timeless (page 2)

Brownsword Criticism
 * 1) thought the book was really great (page 1)
 * 2) book will become a classic (page 1)
 * 3) shows us important messages about ourselves and nature (page 2)