Project Gutenberg 2005-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 70 Hough, Emerson 1857 1923 The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Girl at the Halfway House" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the late 19th century that captures the post-Civil War American frontier experience. The story revolves around the characters navigating the tumultuous landscape shaped by war, ambition, and the desire for a new life, particularly through the perspective of young men like Edward Franklin and Henry Fairfax, who seek their fortunes amid the challenges of a rapidly changing society. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets a vivid stage of war's aftermath in the small town of Louisburg. We are introduced to prominent families like the Fairfaxes and the Beauchamps, highlighting societal expectations and traditional paths for young people. Henry Fairfax is depicted as a young man eager to prove himself in battle, longing for adventure and love, particularly with Mary Ellen Beauchamp, whose own story unfolds against the backdrop of loss and the transition into adulthood. The opening chapters juxtapose the personal and collective struggles—Henry grapples with the weight of impending war and societal duties, while Mary Ellen faces the emotional turmoil of separation as the young men depart for the front lines. The detailed setting and character dynamics lay the groundwork for a rich narrative exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life on the plains, promising an engaging read for those interested in historical fiction that explores the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction, American Great Plains -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Fiction 536531 536469 2024-10-06T15:21:42.755263 2023-09-07T05:28:12.040176 text/html text/html 536524 536462 2024-10-06T15:21:43.038247 2023-09-07T05:28:12.197177 text/html text/html 278971 2024-10-06T15:21:52.214214 application/epub+zip 285814 2024-10-06T15:21:46.278223 application/epub+zip 275689 2024-10-06T15:21:44.986298 application/epub+zip 513173 2024-10-06T15:21:57.019161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472172 2024-10-06T15:21:51.338214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440381 2022-09-07T19:08:23.501772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498433 498422 2024-10-06T15:21:42.198350 2023-09-07T05:28:11.632182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 498254 2020-12-19T09:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195327 2020-12-19T09:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19472 2024-10-06T15:21:57.171306 application/rdf+xml 14163 2024-10-06T15:21:45.570234 image/jpeg 3677 2024-10-06T15:21:45.260226 image/jpeg 273611 2024-10-06T15:21:43.085267 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia