A Peattie, Elia Wilkinson 1862-1935 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Mountain Woman" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features tales that revolve around the experiences of women in mountainous settings and their struggles and triumphs, capturing a blend of human emotion and the natural landscape. The opening narrative highlights the life of Leroy Brainard and his wife, described as a "mountain woman," who contrasts with the more refined women of Eastern society. At the start of the collection, the story follows Leroy Brainard’s introduction to his new bride, a figure of strength and simplicity emerging from the mountains. Her presence is met with a mix of curiosity and disbelief from Leroy's friend, Victor, and his sister, Jessica, who grapple with the peculiarities of this "primitive" woman. As the narrative unfolds, the mountain woman expresses her longing for the rugged terrain of her home, reflecting on the emptiness she feels in a world devoid of the mountains that have defined her existence. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and the challenges she may face in adjusting to a more socially constrained way of life. The opening portion establishes a compelling premise centered on the intersection of rugged individualism and societal expectations, drawing readers into the lives of these vividly drawn characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A mountain woman -- Jim Lancy's Waterloo -- The three Johns -- A resuscitation -- Two pioneers -- Up the gulch -- A Michigan man -- A lady of yesterday. Release date is 1999-09-01 Judy Boss, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories, American PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1877 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133050.0 1877