02004cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500300014726400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800330039452011460042753400450157365300240161885600430164299900170168512482UtSlPG20260610133310.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAllen, James Lane,d1849-192514aThe Mettle of the Pasture 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Mettle of the Pasture" by James Lane Allen is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This book appears to explore themes of love, societal expectations, and personal conflict, focusing on the central character, Isabel, who is caught between tradition and her evolving identity as she prepares for her marriage to Rowan.  The opening of the novel introduces Isabel as she contemplates her impending marriage while reflecting on the bonds of her childhood and the relationships with her family members. As she engages with her surroundings, a sense of impending change looms over her. The narrative illustrates her interactions with family, showcasing feelings of both excitement and dread as she faces the transformative impact of love and matrimony on her life. The tension escalates when Rowan arrives, prompting an exchange filled with unspoken anxieties, culminating in a significant revelation that threatens their future together. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' emotional landscapes and the societal norms that shape their decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKentucky -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12482  c53900d53900