Lonesome Land by B. M. Bower

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Author Bower, B. M., 1871-1940
Title Lonesome Land
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Summary "Lonesome Land" by B. M. Bower is a novel written during the early 20th century that explores themes of love, rural life, and personal transformation in the American West. The story begins with Valeria Peyson, a spirited young woman arriving in a small Montana town to marry her fiancé, Manley Fleetwood, who has been living on a cattle ranch for the past three years. However, her idealized expectations of a romantic Western lifestyle quickly clash with the harsh realities she encounters upon her arrival. The opening of the novel introduces Valeria as she disembarks from the train, eager to meet Manley. Instead, she experiences immediate disappointment due to his absence and the unwelcoming atmosphere of the town, marked by dusty, unpainted buildings and the pervasive presence of saloons. As she waits in the hotel, her growing anxiety and worry about Manley intensify, leading to an unexpected encounter with a cowboy, who informs her of Manley’s drunken state. The narrative sets the tone for Valeria's journey as she navigates the complexities of her new life, grapples with her romantic ideals, and slowly begins to confront the stark realities of her new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
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EBook-No. 8537
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Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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