Author: Bret HartePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
A waif of the plains, The ancestors of Peter Atherly, and other tales
Author: Bret HarteA Waif of the Mountains
Author: Edward EllisPublisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040481608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A Waif of the Mountains
Author: Edward Sylvester EllisPublisher: anboco
ISBN: 373641336X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles[3] that he produced by his name and by a number of noms de plume. Notable fiction stories by Ellis include The Steam Man of the Prairies and Seth Jones, or the Captives of the Frontier.[5] Internationally, Edward S. Ellis is probably known best for his Deerfoot novels read widely by young boys until the 1950s.
The Doctor Takes a Wife & Rocky Mountain Redemption
Author: Laurie KingeryPublisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488054762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
Can love help heal the past? The Doctor Takes a Wife by Laurie Kingery Sarah Matthews can see that Nolan Walker is a good man. But she can’t return the handsome doctor’s affection. She still holds too much bitterness from the war. Then the town is struck by a deadly influenza epidemic, and it’s Nolan who battles to save Sarah’s life. And when a shadow from the past returns, Sarah must decide if she’s finally ready to say “I do.” Rocky Mountain Redemption by Pamela Nissen Dr. Ben Drake has always held a place in his heart for strays. His compassion is tested when his brother’s widow arrives at his door. Just one look into Callie’s eyes brings years of hurt and despair to the surface, yet Ben can’t turn her away. But Callie seeks more than shelter, and her search for the truth threatens to expose the Drakes’ darkest family secrets…
The Mountains
Author: Dorothy Dainty at the Mountains
Author: Amy BrooksPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
In Dorothy Dainty at the Mountains, Amy Brooks crafts a delightful children's book filled with adventures and valuable life lessons. The story follows Dorothy Dainty as she embarks on a journey to the mountains, encountering new friends and facing various challenges along the way. Brooks' writing style is engaging and vivid, allowing young readers to easily immerse themselves in the enchanting world she creates. The book is a classic example of children's literature from the early 20th century, with themes of friendship, courage, and perseverance woven throughout the narrative. Readers will be captivated by Dorothy's escapades and the charming depiction of mountain life. Amy Brooks, a prolific author of children's books, draws upon her own experiences and observations to create relatable and endearing characters like Dorothy Dainty. Brooks' passion for storytelling and her understanding of child psychology shine through in her work, making her a beloved figure in the world of children's literature. Her imaginative storytelling and attention to detail make Dorothy Dainty at the Mountains a timeless classic that continues to capture the hearts of young readers. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a charming and uplifting story that will inspire and entertain both children and adults alike.
Down from the Mountain
Author: Elizabeth FixmerPublisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807583715
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Fourteen year-old Eva tries to be a good disciple of Righteous Path, a polygamy cult in Colorado, but her forays into the "heathen world" cause her to question all she knows. Eva wants to be a good disciple of Righteous Path. She grew up knowing that she's among the chosen few to be saved from Armageddon. Lately, though, being saved feels awfully treacherous. Ever since they moved to the compound in Colorado, their food supplies have dwindled while their leader, Ezekiel, has stockpiled weapons. The only money comes from the jewelry Eva makes and sells in town—a purpose she'll serve until she becomes one of Ezekiel's wives. But a college student named Trevor and the other "heathens" she meets on her trips beyond the compound are far different from what she's been led to believe. Now Eva doesn't know which is more dangerous—the outside world or Reverend Ezekiel's plans.
The Mere Wife
Author: Maria Dahvana HeadleyPublisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374715548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley presents a modern retelling of the literary classic Beowulf, set in American suburbia as two mothers—a housewife and a battle-hardened veteran—fight to protect those they love in The Mere Wife. This modern fantasy tale transports you from the ancient mead halls of the Geats to the picket-fenced, meticulously planned community of American suburbia, known as Herot Hall. In the expert hands of Maria Dahvana Headley, this vibrant retelling underscores the timeless struggle between the protected and the outsiders. Enter the confines of Herot Hall, a gated community sequestered from the wild surroundings by sophisticated security systems. Here, life is a series of cocktail hours and playdates for Willa, the charming wife of Herot's heir, and her son Dylan. Meanwhile, deep in a nearby mountain cave lives Dana, a hardened soldier and mother of Gren, a child of mysterious origin. Their worlds collide in a shocking turn of events when Gren breaks into Herot Hall and escapes with Dylan. A brilliant literary novel that effortlessly melds modern literature with ancient mythology, The Mere Wife is a captivating testament to unintended consequences, the brutality of PTSD, and the enduring power of motherhood.
Mountain Arapesh
Author: Margaret MeadPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351319906
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1086
Book Description
For approximately eight months during 1931-1932, anthropologist Margaret Mead lived with and studied the Mountain Arapesh-a segment of the population of the East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. She found a culture based on simplicity, sensitivity, and cooperation. In contrast to the aggressive Arapesh who lived on the plains, both the men and the women of the mountain settlements were found to be, in Mead's word, maternal. The Mountain Arapesh exhibited qualities that many might consider feminine: they were, in general, passive, affectionate, and peaceloving. Though Mead partially explains the male's "femininity" as being due to the type of nourishment available to the Arapesh, she maintains social conditioning to be a factor in the type of lifestyle led by both sexes. Mead's study encapsulates all aspects of the Arapesh culture. She discusses betrothal and marriage customs, sexuality, gender roles, diet, religion, arts, agriculture, and rites of passage. In possibly a portent for the breakdown of traditional roles and beliefs in the latter part of the twentieth century, Mead discusses the purpose of rites of passage in maintaining societal values and social control. Mead also discovered that both male and female parents took an active role in raising their children. Furthermore, it was found that there were few conflicts over property: the Arapesh, having no concept of land ownership, maintained a peaceful existence with each other. In his new introduction to The Mountain Arapesh, Paul B. Roscoe assesses the importance of Mead's work in light of modern anthropological and ethnographic research, as well as how it fits into her own canon of writings. Roscoe discusses findings he culled from a trip to Papua New Guinea in 1991 to clarify some ambiguities in Mead's work. His travels also served to help reconstruct what had happened to the Arapesh since Mead's historic visit in the early 1930s.
Waif
Author: Samantha KolesnikPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is a second edition printing of a previously published work.