02296cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000200012624500490014626400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801240041252012830053653400450181965300200186465300260188485600430191099900170195336629UtSlPG20260610133833.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04031319  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Frances10aHope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-05  aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Pat McCoy, Stephen Hope and
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Hope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life" by Frances Parker is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows the life of Hope Hathaway, a strong and independent young woman navigating the challenges of ranch life and family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the transition from the wild, traditional ways of the West to a more civilized society.  The opening portion introduces us to the Hathaway family, particularly Jim Hathaway, an aging cattleman clinging to the old ways as the encroachment of civilization transforms the landscape. We witness a dramatic altercation involving Hope, who is confronted by a suitor, Sydney, and her protective father, leading to tension and conflict. Hope's character emerges as both resilient and complex, demonstrating strength in her refusal to conform to societal expectations. As the story unfolds, we see her take on the role of a schoolteacher, embracing her independence, while the narrative hints at deeper connections and challenges ahead. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of her journey in a rapidly changing world, establishing Hope as a figure of both modernity and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aRanch life -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36629  c77469d77469