Parker, Lester Shepard 1860-1925 creator Gallagher, Sears 1869-1955 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nancy MacIntyre: A Tale of the Prairies" by Lester Shepard Parker is a lyrical novel set in the early 20th century that captures the life and struggles of love on the American frontier. The story revolves around themes of romance, adventure, and the harsh realities of pioneer life, focusing on the emotional and physical challenges faced by its characters as they navigate their relationships against the backdrop of the vast prairies. The narrative follows Billy, a young farmer besotted with Nancy MacIntyre, as he contends with romantic rivalries and the unpredictability of life on the plains. The story unfolds through Billy’s eyes as he experiences love, jealousy, and loss. When Nancy's family is forced to leave, Billy embarks on a difficult journey to find her, facing natural adversities, confrontations with rivals like Jim Johnson, and the unpredictability of fate. The tale intricately weaves Billy's emotional turmoil with the rugged beauty of prairie life, culminating in a powerful reunion that showcases the resilience and enduring nature of love amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-09-30 E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Leah Moser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Poetry Novels in verse Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13560 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13560 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133324.0 13560