Excerpt from Homestead Ranch
A different promise had lured each, and each promise seemed golden. One family had sold the railroad shares from which they had drawn an income and had bought an apple orchard in Oregon. An old couple were on their way to California to invest in an orange grove. A newly married pair were on their way to a timber claim in Washington. A young public school teacher had given up a good position in Chicago to take a district school in Montana where she could homestead. Oddly enough, not one of those to whom Harriet had Spoken so far was expecting to settle in Idaho.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Follow the journey of Harriet, a young woman leaving the comfortable life she knew in Connecticut to join her brother, Rob, on his homestead ranch in the untamed lands of Idaho at the turn of the 20th century. The author beautifully captures the stark and unforgiving landscape of the American West, which becomes a central character in this tale of sacrifice, endurance, and the challenges of carving a life from the wild. As Harriet acclimates to her new surroundings and the demanding life of a homesteader, she and Rob confront the harsh realities of frontier existence. This book is not just a historical account of homesteading, but an exploration of the human spirit and the power of sibling bonds. The author provides a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationship between Harriet and Rob, showcasing their love, resilience, and the ways in which they both grow and change in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the transformative power of the American frontier, and a reminder of the courage and determination that shaped the nation's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331457671_0
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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Homestead RanchA different promise had lured each, and each promise seemed golden. One family had sold the railroad shares from which they had drawn an income and had bought an apple orchard in Oregon. An old . Codice articolo 2147861462
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