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LoC No.: 04031319
Title: Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Pat McCoy, Stephen Hope and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life" by Frances Parker is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows the life of Hope Hathaway, a strong and independent young woman navigating the challenges of ranch life and family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the transition from the wild, traditional ways of the West to a more civilized society. The opening portion introduces us to the Hathaway family, particularly Jim Hathaway, an aging cattleman clinging to the old ways as the encroachment of civilization transforms the landscape. We witness a dramatic altercation involving Hope, who is confronted by a suitor, Sydney, and her protective father, leading to tension and conflict. Hope's character emerges as both resilient and complex, demonstrating strength in her refusal to conform to societal expectations. As the story unfolds, we see her take on the role of a schoolteacher, embracing her independence, while the narrative hints at deeper connections and challenges ahead. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of her journey in a rapidly changing world, establishing Hope as a figure of both modernity and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Parker, Frances
EBook No.: 36629
Published: Jul 5, 2011
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Ranch life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04031319
Title: Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Pat McCoy, Stephen Hope and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life" by Frances Parker is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows the life of Hope Hathaway, a strong and independent young woman navigating the challenges of ranch life and family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the transition from the wild, traditional ways of the West to a more civilized society. The opening portion introduces us to the Hathaway family, particularly Jim Hathaway, an aging cattleman clinging to the old ways as the encroachment of civilization transforms the landscape. We witness a dramatic altercation involving Hope, who is confronted by a suitor, Sydney, and her protective father, leading to tension and conflict. Hope's character emerges as both resilient and complex, demonstrating strength in her refusal to conform to societal expectations. As the story unfolds, we see her take on the role of a schoolteacher, embracing her independence, while the narrative hints at deeper connections and challenges ahead. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of her journey in a rapidly changing world, establishing Hope as a figure of both modernity and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Parker, Frances
EBook No.: 36629
Published: Jul 5, 2011
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Ranch life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.