02417cam a22003133u 4500 36999 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, Elliott, 1868- The Land of Lure: A Story of the Columbia River Basin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-07 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Land of Lure: A Story of the Columbia River Basin" by Elliott Smith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the struggles and aspirations of homesteaders in the Columbia River Basin as they navigate the challenges of establishing a life in a harsh and unpredictable land. Central to this tale is Travis Gully, a family man awakened by his long-held desire for a home of his own, who embarks on a journey with his family to find their fortune. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene of the desolation and brutal conditions faced by the homesteaders who are drawn to the Columbia River Basin in search of opportunity. Travis Gully, introduced as a hardworking farmer with a stagnant existence, becomes inspired to leave his rented life after witnessing his friends depart for better prospects. As he contemplates the possibility of relocating his family to a homestead, the narrative explores the emotional and psychological toll of such a significant decision, including the challenges of abandoning their past and the allure of a hopeful future. Gully's journey symbolizes the broader trials of many who sought to carve out a new life in the unforgiving landscape of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Northwest, Pacific -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36999 77839 77839