The Moccasin Ranch: A Story of Dakota by Hamlin Garland

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Author Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Illustrator Howitt, John Newton, 1885-1958
LoC No. 09024262
Title The Moccasin Ranch: A Story of Dakota
Credits Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Moccasin Ranch: A Story of Dakota" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 1883 Dakota, the story follows a group of newly arrived immigrants, particularly focusing on Willard Burke and his wife Blanche, as they grapple with the challenges of pioneer life on the harsh prairie. The narrative explores themes of adventure, anxiety, and the complexities of romantic relationships in an untamed landscape. At the start of the story, two wagons filled with immigrants are departing from Boomtown, marking the beginning of their journey into the vast Dakota plains. Among them is Burke, who is filled with awe and anticipation about their new homestead, while his wife Blanche appears more apprehensive. As the couple navigates their new environment, they encounter various challenges, including the roughness of the land and the struggle to adapt to their new life. The opening sets a vivid scene of the American frontier and hints at the emotional and relational dynamics that will evolve as the characters confront their new reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Ranch life -- Fiction
Subject Dakota Territory -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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