02397cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500480016226400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801200042752013980054753400450194565300200199070000300201085600430204029131UtSlPG20260610133649.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13006773  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBennet, Robert Ames,d1870-195410aOut of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-06-15  aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"Out of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation" by Robert Ames Bennet is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of the American West and follows Lafayette Ashton, a wealthy but inexperienced hunter who faces serious personal and societal challenges after a reckless mistake leads him to shoot a yearling calf instead of a deer. The book explores themes of identity, redemption, and the transition between different ways of life, all intertwined with the budding relationship between Ashton and Isobel "Chuckie" Knowles, the spirited daughter of a rancher.  At the start of the story, we meet Ashton as he navigates the rugged landscapes of the high mesas, showcasing a contrast between his refined urban background and the raw wilderness of cowboy life. Following a chaotic incident in which he shoots a calf, he encounters ranch hands Knowles and Gowan, who suspect him of wrongdoing. With a humorous yet tense banter, Ashton must fend off accusations while attempting to impress Chuckie, who offers him a glimpse into a world far removed from his privileged upbringing. As the narrative unfolds, Ashton is forced to confront his shortcomings and the reality of his situation, paving the way for potential reclamation not just of his reputation, but of his identity amidst the harshness of life on the range. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories1 aBrehm, George,d1878-196640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29131