Winning the Wilderness (eBook)

Survival and Triumph on the Wild Kansas Frontier

Margaret Hill McCarter (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
436 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406616097-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "Winning the Wilderness," Margaret Hill McCarter immerses readers in the rugged yet majestic landscape of the American frontier. The novel captures the tenacity and resilience of its characters as they navigate the challenges of establishing a new life amid nature'Äôs untamed beauty. McCarter's prose is characterized by its lyrical descriptions and poignant characterizations, painting vivid images of both the landscape and the emotional landscapes of the characters. This work emerges from the early 20th-century literary context that often romanticized the American wilderness while simultaneously addressing the grit and determination required to thrive in such a setting. Margaret Hill McCarter, an accomplished author and social reformer, was deeply influenced by her experiences growing up in the Midwest. Her understanding of both the struggles and aspirations of pioneer life undoubtedly shaped her narrative. McCarter's literary voice reflects a keen insight into human psychology and to the relationships between settlers and their evolving environment, making her one of the notable voices of her time, particularly in the genre of western American literature. "Winning the Wilderness" is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the frontier spirit and the complexities of human resilience. The compelling characters and rich descriptions provide a poignant exploration of the yearning for belonging and the transformative power of nature, making it a significant addition to the canon of American literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century settlers • adventure novels • American Literature • authentic pioneer experience • Courage and Sacrifice • Dangers of wilderness living • Fiction • Frontier and pioneer life • frontier life • Frontier Survival Story • historical fiction • Historical fiction Kansas • Kansas • Kansas stories • pioneer women • Pioneer women's struggle • Resilience in adversity • settler life challenges • settlers • Western Romance • Wild West • Wild West adventure • Women authors