02410cam a22003493u 4500 42507 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F721 Richards, Clarice E. A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-12 Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark "A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch" by Clarice E. Richards is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story centers around a young bride named Esther who embarks on a new life with her husband, Owen, as they navigate the challenges and adventures of running a ranch in the American West. The opening chapters set the stage for their journey, exploring themes of adaptation, the contrast between eastern and western cultures, and the dynamics of ranch life. The opening of the book introduces readers to Esther's initial impressions as she arrives at the ranch, highlighting her sense of wonder and trepidation about the vast and unfamiliar prairie landscape. As Esther interacts with the various characters, such as the ranch hands and fellow ranchers, she begins to comprehend the simple yet rugged life that surrounds her. The narrative details her experiences, including encounters with local personalities, the challenges of ranch work, and the unexpected surprises that accompany her new lifestyle. These initial chapters effectively establish the tone for a tale filled with humor, adventure, and personal growth as Esther learns to embrace her adventurous spirit in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Richards, Clarice E. Ranch life -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- History -- 20th century Pioneers -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- Biography Women pioneers -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- Biography Elbert County (Colo.) -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42507 83346 83346