02274cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003800111245001800149264005100167300004700218336002600265337002600291338003600317500003100353508003600384520135500420534004501775653002601820653002101846653002301867856004101890999001701931349UtSlPG20260610133030.0mcr n260607r1995||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aStratton-Porter, Gene,d1863-192414aThe Harvester 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1995  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1995-10-01  aCharles Keller and David Widger  a"The Harvester" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers on David Langston, a man devoted to harvesting medicinal plants in the tranquility of the woods, and explores his internal conflicts regarding love, work, and the life he craves. As he grapples with the decision of whether to continue his solitary existence or pursue companionship, it delves into themes of nature, dreams, and the desire for connection.  The opening of the novel introduces David Langston, affectionately known as the Harvester, as he reflects on the impending arrival of spring and the importance of a decision he must make—whether to venture into the city for a life of material pursuits or remain in the woods, dedicating himself to harvesting herbs and nurturing his bond with his faithful dog, Belshazzar. This moment is marked by his humorous and heartfelt discussions with Belshazzar about love, loneliness, and a dream of a "woman" who embodies his ideal traits. As the narrative unfolds, David's desire for growth and change becomes evident through his reflections on love and the meticulous preparations he begins to undertake in anticipation of finding this dream girl, highlighting his longing for a deeper connection amidst the beauty of his natural surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHerbalists -- Fiction  aDidactic fiction  aIndiana -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/349  c42477d42477