The Foote, Mary Hallock 1847-1938 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Desert and the Sown" by Mary Hallock Foote is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a rich tapestry of social dynamics, character interactions, and themes of love and conflict centered around the lives of military families engaged in the everyday realities of their surroundings. The early chapters introduce a range of characters, including Colonel Middleton and his daughter Moya, as well as the Bogardus family, laying the groundwork for impending relationships, familial tensions, and dynamics influenced by social class and personal aspirations. At the start of the book, we find Colonel Middleton grappling with the challenges of hosting Mrs. Bogardus, the future mother-in-law of his daughter Moya. The conversation reveals their differing perspectives on social class, duties, and personal ambitions, setting a tone of satire and introspection. Meanwhile, Moya's spirited personality contrasts with the heavier themes introduced through her interactions with her future husband, Paul Bogardus, and the burdens of their respective legacies. The opening scenes expertly blend humor and tension, hinting at deeper conflicts and relationships that will unfold as the story progresses, setting up themes of love, societal expectation, and the quest for identity amidst the complexities of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-06-01 Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Clay Massei and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified New York (State) -- Fiction West (U.S.) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8219 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8219 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133218.0 8219