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100 1 _aBellamy, Edward,
_d1850-1898
245 1 0 _aAt Pinney's Ranch :
_b1898
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-21
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"At Pinney's Ranch" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1898. The book explores themes of love, misunderstanding, and the extraordinary connection between two people through the lens of both mental and emotional experiences. This tale reveals how fate and circumstance can deeply affect relationships, particularly under devastating pressures. The story unfolds with John Lansing, who finds himself in deep trouble after being wrongfully implicated in the murder of Austin Flint, a man with whom he had a prior altercation. Fleeing to the West to escape the wrongful accusation, Lansing spends three years building a new life, always haunted by memories of his wife, Mary, and their children. As he prepares to return home, he learns that Mary has decided to remarry out of necessity for their children, prompting him to make a desperate mental effort to reach her from afar during the wedding ceremony. In a gripping climax, his willpower seemingly influences Mary at the critical moment, leading her to halt the marriage. The novel intricately addresses the power of love, the impact of societal pressures, and the supernatural connection between the couple that transcends physical distance. Ultimately, Bellamy leaves the explanation of their extraordinary connection open to interpretation, adding depth to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22709
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