Publisher's Synopsis
Billow Prairie is a novel written by Joy Allison and published in 1892. The book is set in the American West during the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young woman named Mary Lee, who moves to the prairie with her family. Mary is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself on the frontier, despite the many challenges she faces.As Mary settles into life on the prairie, she encounters a range of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and other settlers. She also falls in love with a young man named Jack, who shares her passion for the land and the freedom it offers.Throughout the book, Mary and Jack must navigate the dangers of life on the prairie, including harsh weather, wild animals, and hostile neighbors. They also face personal challenges, including jealousy, betrayal, and loss.Despite the hardships they face, Mary and Jack remain committed to each other and to their dreams of building a life on the prairie. Through their struggles and triumphs, they come to embody the spirit of the American West and the resilience of those who dared to make a home in the untamed wilderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
