The Man Next Door by Emerson Hough
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"The Man Next Door" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Old Man Wright, his daughter Bonnie Bell, and Curly, their foreman, as they transition from ranch life in Wyoming to a new life in Chicago. The narrative follows their struggles with adapting to urban society while maintaining their identities and relationships. The opening of the book introduces Bonnie Bell
Wright, a spirited young woman raised on a Wyoming ranch, and her father, Old Man Wright, following the death of Bonnie's mother. With her father contemplating selling their ranch and relocating to Chicago for her education and a chance at a better life, the narrative captures their memories and emotions tied to their ranching roots. Curly, the foreman who has shared a long working relationship with Old Man Wright, experiences both nostalgia and anxiety about their impending move. As the story unfolds, it hints at the challenges they will face as they seek to integrate into the more sophisticated society of the city while grappling with their past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Grefé, Will, 1875-1957 |
| Title | The Man Next Door |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Nigel Blower, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23606 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 8424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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