Cavanagh, Forest Ranger: A Romance of the Mountain West by Hamlin Garland
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"Cavanagh, Forest Ranger: A Romance of the Mountain West" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lee Virginia Wetherford as she returns to her childhood home in the Mountain West after a decade away, confronting the stark realities of her mother’s life and the changing landscape of the region. The book explores themes of nostalgia, disillusionment, and the transition from the old West
to a more modern and commercialized society." "At the start of the novel, Lee Virginia arrives in the Mountain West, excited about returning to her roots but quickly confronted by the transformation of her hometown, where the romantic vision of the West has been replaced by new tourist developments and talking cowboys. As she reconnects with her mother, Eliza Wetherford, she is deeply disheartened by the sordid state of their hotel and her mother’s decline in health and reputation. The opening chapters introduce us to the conflicts Virginia faces, both internally regarding her place in a changed world and externally as she navigates the rough social dynamics and the challenges presented by local men, particularly the looming threat of an unwelcome suitor. Virginia’s journey begins with a strong desire to help her mother and reclaim her sense of belonging amidst the stark realities of rural life." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cavanagh, Forest Ranger: A Romance of the Mountain West |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Forest rangers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26244 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26244-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1011 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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