Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life by Frances Parker
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parker, Frances |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04031319 |
| Title | Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Pat McCoy, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36629 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36629-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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