Project Gutenberg 2007-11-03 Public domain in the USA. 125 Lockhart, Caroline 1870 1962 Hoskins, Gayle Porter 1887 1962 The Lady Doc E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "The Lady Doc" by Caroline Lockhart is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of two strong women—Dr. Emma Harpe, a doctor contending with the consequences of a surgical mistake, and Essie Tisdale, a waitress navigating her way through small-town romance and ambition. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning frontier town, the story delves into themes of resilience, social dynamics, and the pursuit of identity in a rugged environment. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dick Kincaid, a youthful prospector who stumbles upon a tragic scene involving two starving children and their mother in a desolate cabin. This visual sets a grim tone, reflecting the harsh realities of frontier life. As Kincaid assists the children, the narrative shifts to Dr. Harpe two decades later, portraying her struggles as a female physician facing professional and personal turmoil. Simultaneously, Essie Tisdale's vibrant character embodies the hopeful spirit of the town of Crowheart, where dreams collide with harsh truths. The intricate interweaving of Kincaid’s discovery, Dr. Harpe's ambition, and Essie's lively presence hints at the broader exploration of community, survival, and the distinctive challenges women face in a masculine world. The opening chapters effectively establish a gripping context for the stories that will unfold, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Women physicians -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Gender & Sexuality Studies Browsing: Fiction 573180 573012 2024-09-10T07:15:45.901177 2023-09-10T10:30:01.212298 text/html text/html 585494 2007-11-03T14:52:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 574452 2021-01-03T03:50:41 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 640633 2024-09-10T07:15:55.596115 application/epub+zip 646187 2024-09-10T07:15:47.852167 application/epub+zip 282982 2024-09-10T07:15:46.712157 application/epub+zip 830602 2024-09-10T07:16:01.501120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 792363 2024-09-10T07:15:54.590146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434496 2022-09-11T04:55:23.086325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523432 523333 2024-09-10T07:15:44.129173 2023-09-10T10:29:59.614285 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 523129 2021-01-03T03:50:41 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 206265 2021-01-03T03:50:41 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 523137 2021-01-03T03:50:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 206216 2021-01-03T03:50:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20307 2024-09-10T07:16:01.668078 application/rdf+xml 10434 2024-09-10T07:15:47.080209 image/jpeg 2918 2024-09-10T07:15:46.896158 image/jpeg 617090 2024-09-10T07:15:45.958193 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