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100 1 _aParker, Frances
245 1 0 _aHope Hathaway: A Story of Western Ranch Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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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500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-05
508 _aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Pat McCoy, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aRanch life -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36629
999 _c77469
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