Letters on an Elk Hunt by Elinore Pruitt Stewart
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"Letters on an Elk Hunt" by Elinore Pruitt Stewart is a collection of personal letters written in the early 20th century, capturing the experiences of a woman homesteader in Wyoming. The narrative conveys the journey and reflections of the author as she embarks on an elk hunting adventure, exploring themes of resilience, companionship, and the struggle of pioneer life in the American West. The letters provide a vivid portrayal of frontier life
and the interactions with various characters, presenting an authentic glimpse into the past. The opening of the work introduces Elinore's correspondence with a friend named Mrs. Coney. It begins with her delight in simple pleasures and her observations about the people she meets, like a dish-washer named Connie, who is characterized by her selflessness and dedication to family despite her hardships. This section underlines Elinore's engaging voice as she shares stories of her encounters with other homesteaders and sets the stage for her adventurous trip to hunt elk, hinting at both the excitement and challenges that will unfold. Through her letters, Elinore not only chronicles her journey of physical exploration but also recounts the emotional landscapes of those she meets along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stewart, Elinore Pruitt, 1878- |
|---|---|
| Title | Letters on an Elk Hunt |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Stewart, Elinore Pruitt, 1878- |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming |
| Subject | Elk hunting -- Wyoming |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Wyoming -- Biography |
| Subject | Wyoming -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28572 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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