Project Gutenberg 1995-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 212 Stratton-Porter, Gene 1863 1924 The Harvester Charles Keller and David Widger "The Harvester" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers on David Langston, a man devoted to harvesting medicinal plants in the tranquility of the woods, and explores his internal conflicts regarding love, work, and the life he craves. As he grapples with the decision of whether to continue his solitary existence or pursue companionship, it delves into themes of nature, dreams, and the desire for connection. The opening of the novel introduces David Langston, affectionately known as the Harvester, as he reflects on the impending arrival of spring and the importance of a decision he must make—whether to venture into the city for a life of material pursuits or remain in the woods, dedicating himself to harvesting herbs and nurturing his bond with his faithful dog, Belshazzar. This moment is marked by his humorous and heartfelt discussions with Belshazzar about love, loneliness, and a dream of a "woman" who embodies his ideal traits. As the narrative unfolds, David's desire for growth and change becomes evident through his reflections on love and the meticulous preparations he begins to undertake in anticipation of finding this dream girl, highlighting his longing for a deeper connection amidst the beauty of his natural surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Herbalists -- Fiction Didactic fiction Indiana -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 961364 961373 2024-09-01T05:11:38.212324 2023-10-01T04:59:38.528328 text/html text/html 1004580 2023-03-17T13:49:58 text/html 378035 2024-09-01T05:11:48.434287 application/epub+zip 392398 2024-09-01T05:11:39.942298 application/epub+zip 392398 2024-09-01T05:11:38.945344 application/epub+zip 656803 2024-09-01T05:11:55.239213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611671 2024-09-01T05:11:47.744300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611853 2022-09-01T05:27:57.773978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 833154 833182 2024-09-01T05:11:36.050343 2023-10-01T04:59:36.566319 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 832954 2023-03-17T13:51:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18754 2024-09-01T05:11:55.385209 application/rdf+xml 11594 2024-09-01T05:11:39.318323 image/jpeg 3204 2024-09-01T05:11:39.133299 image/jpeg 311941 2023-03-17T13:51:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 327832 2023-03-17T13:52:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 370043 2024-09-01T05:11:38.289296 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