02258cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500190015626400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150800960039252013480048853400450183665300120188165300200189385600430191335078UtSlPG20260610133812.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBedford-Jones, H.q(Henry),d1887-194914aThe Mesa Trail 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-25  aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Mesa Trail" by H. Bedford-Jones is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mehitabel Crump, a burly woman braving the New Mexico landscape as she navigates her way through challenges, and Thaddeus Roscius Shea—a down-and-out thespian who has succumbed to the depths of despair due to a severe drinking problem. Their paths cross when Shea is found unconscious on the road, leading to an unexpected partnership between the two, as Mrs. Crump offers him a second chance at life as her mining partner.  The opening portion of the novel unfolds as Mehitabel struggles with her troublesome vehicle while discovering Shea in a seemingly lifeless state. Her curious and robust character is highlighted as she tends to the gaunt man, leading to an exchange that reveals their contrasting backgrounds. As Shea regains consciousness, they discuss his failed career and her ambitions in the mining world. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of personal redemption, resilience, and the quest for purpose as both characters embark on a journey into the harsh yet beautiful New Mexico wilderness. It hints at the challenges they will face together and the adventure that lies ahead as they strive for better lives against the backdrop of their rugged environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aWestern stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35078