Winning the Wilderness
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- Under 100
- First published
- 1914
- Pages
- 251
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An Ohio farm and a family's conflicting ideas of duty introduce Asher Aydelot, who joins the Civil War as a fifteen-year-old drummer boy. His father expects to settle his plans, while his mother brings a broader view of learning and public responsibility. Margaret Hill McCarter's historical novel turns toward the Kansas frontier, where the work of farming becomes a measure of lasting progress.
In the Grass River valley, Asher faces a proposed town development that promises prosperity to his neighbors. He refuses to buy shares or give up land, arguing that value comes from the soil rather than speculative excitement. His small son Thaine follows him out of the meeting. The contrast between patient cultivation and the pressure to seize quick opportunities gives the story a clear point of tension.
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Book facts
- Author
- Margaret Hill McCarter
- First published
- 1914
- Reading time
- About 8 hours
- Pages
- 251
- Language
- English
- Genre
- American Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online