Troubled Waters by William MacLeod Raine
"Troubled Waters" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the American West and revolves around themes of romance, rivalry, and the challenges of frontier life. The narrative introduces key characters, including the charismatic cowboy Larry Silcott, the capable rancher Rowan McCoy, and the spirited young woman Ruth Trovillion, whose lives become intertwined through love and conflict. At the start of the novel,
the reader meets Larry Silcott, a charming but somewhat arrogant young cowboy, as he enjoys a sunny day among the blossoms of an orchard. His playful encounter with a mysterious young woman hints at a budding romance but also sets the stage for conflict. Meanwhile, Rowan McCoy is introduced as a prominent cattleman, grappling with territorial disputes and personal challenges, particularly concerning his past with a woman named Norma Davis, now married to his rival, Joe Tait. The opening chapters establish the tension between the characters, hinting at future confrontations and romantic entanglements in a rugged landscape where the battle for love and honor is as fierce as the natural elements themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2021660178 |
| Title | Troubled Waters |
| Original Publication | United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1918,copyright 1925. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69342 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69342-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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