Judith of the Plains by Marie Manning

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Author Manning, Marie, -1945
Title Judith of the Plains
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits David Garcia, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Judith of the Plains" by Marie Manning is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mary Carmichael, a young woman journeying across the rugged American West, who faces the challenges of an inhospitable environment and complex social dynamics in a predominantly male society. The novel explores themes of hardship, independence, and the realities of frontier life, focusing on the titular character, Judith Rodney, and her brother, embroiled in trouble and whispers of rustling amidst a community that swirls with both camaraderie and competition. The opening of the book sets the stage for Mary Carmichael's arrival in a desolate prairie town after a long train journey. She grapples with her homesickness and the oppressive atmosphere of her surroundings, while the town itself exhibits a mix of rough humor and rugged masculinity. Mary's initial encounter with the townsfolk reveals her outsider status, as she navigates a world filled with unrefined customs and tensions between sheepmen and cattlemen. News of her new acquaintance, Judith, and her brother's precarious situation begins to emerge, hinting at deeper narratives involving danger, loyalty, and survival in the harsh frontier landscape. The tone is both reflective and lively, showcasing the complexities of life in the West as Mary adjusts to her new life while forming vital connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Wyoming -- Fiction
Subject Racially mixed people -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15573
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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