TY - BOOK AU - Bingham,Edfrid A. AU - Fischer,Anton Otto TI - The heart of Thunder Mountain AV - PS PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Western stories KW - American fiction -- 20th century N1 - Release date is 2009-08-15; Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Heart of Thunder Mountain" by Edfrid A. Bingham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of adventure, conflict, and human emotions against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The story revolves around Marion Gaylord, a young woman seeking freedom from societal expectations, and her encounters with the enigmatic and troubled Philip Haig, embroiled in a local feud. The opening of the novel introduces Marion as she finds herself in a secluded valley, reflecting on the beauty and isolation of Paradise Park. Her peaceful moment is interrupted by Philip Haig, a cowboy with a scarred face who confronts her with suspicion and anger. Their initial exchange is fraught with tension, hinting at underlying conflict and intrigue. As Marion navigates her emotions and the complexities of her surroundings, she learns about the antagonism between Haig and her cousin, Seth Huntington. The chapter sets the stage for Marion’s journey toward self-discovery amid the brewing tensions between familiarity and the allure of the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29697 ER -