Nancy MacIntyre: A Tale of the Prairies by Lester Shepard Parker
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"Nancy MacIntyre: A Tale of the Prairies" by Lester Shepard Parker is a lyrical novel set in the early 20th century that captures the life and struggles of love on the American frontier. The story revolves around themes of romance, adventure, and the harsh realities of pioneer life, focusing on the emotional and physical challenges faced by its characters as they navigate their relationships against the backdrop of the vast prairies. The
narrative follows Billy, a young farmer besotted with Nancy MacIntyre, as he contends with romantic rivalries and the unpredictability of life on the plains. The story unfolds through Billy’s eyes as he experiences love, jealousy, and loss. When Nancy's family is forced to leave, Billy embarks on a difficult journey to find her, facing natural adversities, confrontations with rivals like Jim Johnson, and the unpredictability of fate. The tale intricately weaves Billy's emotional turmoil with the rugged beauty of prairie life, culminating in a powerful reunion that showcases the resilience and enduring nature of love amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parker, Lester Shepard, 1860-1925 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gallagher, Sears, 1869-1955 |
| Title | Nancy MacIntyre: A Tale of the Prairies |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Leah Moser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Novels in verse |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13560 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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