The Forester's Daughter: A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Forester's Daughter: A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Berea McFarlane, a young, spirited girl who navigates the complexities of love and relationships in a rugged Western landscape filled with rich scenery and the harsh realities of life. Central to the narrative is her interaction with Wayland Norcross, an Eastern tourist recuperating from illness, which sets the stage for romance and conflicts involving local ranchers." "The opening of the novel introduces readers to the landscape of the Bear-Tooth Range and establishes a vivid sense of place through descriptive imagery. Wayland, the main character, arrives in the region with aspirations of recovery and adventure. His encounter with Berrie McFarlane is marked by their light-hearted conversations during a stage journey, showcasing Berrie's charm and popularity among the local community. As the narrative unfolds, challenges arise from Berrie's relationships with local men, particularly her engagement to the domineering Cliff Belden, setting a foundation for romantic tension and potential conflict as Wayland develops feelings for her." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-09