02492cam a22003733u 4500 44576 UtSlPG 20260610134026.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944 The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-03 Produced by Al Haines "The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch" by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Anne McQueen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Spooner sisters—Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth, and little Harvie—who live on a modest Texas cattle ranch, Silver Spur. With themes of self-discovery, familial love, and the pursuit of dreams, the narrative predominantly follows Elizabeth, who grapples with feelings of being different, ultimately uncovering familial secrets and her aspirations in the backdrop of ranching life. The beginning of the book introduces the quotidian life on the Spooner ranch as the sisters prepare for Mary’s wedding. As they engage in wedding preparations, Elizabeth expresses her disdain for their family name and reflects on her perceived superiority. The arrival of a family of "movers"—a group often looked down upon—garners Elizabeth's sympathy, juxtaposing her lofty aspirations with the harsh realities of their lives. Amongst sibling interactions and humorous familial dynamics, an underlying mystery about Elizabeth's true lineage hints at deeper themes to be explored. This opening establishes a charming yet complex world filled with relatable characters and notions of aspiration that will likely resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt domestic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Western stories Family -- Juvenile fiction Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction Sisters -- Juvenile fiction Ranch life -- Texas -- Juvenile fiction McQueen, Anne https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44576 85415 85415