Wayfaring Stranger

Wayfaring Stranger is a novel by Burl Ives, an American folk singer, songwriter, and actor. The book is a fictional story set in the United States during the mid-20th century. It follows the life of Weldon Avery Holland, a young man from East Texas who is deeply affected by the Great Depression and World War II.Weldon is the son of a hardworking farmer and a loving mother who instills in him a strong sense of morality and compassion. When his father is killed in a tragic accident, Weldon is forced to leave his rural home and seek work in the city. He finds a job in the oil fields of Texas and quickly rises through the ranks, becoming a successful businessman.However, Weldon's success is not without its challenges. He must navigate the corrupt world of oil politics and deal with the personal demons that haunt him from his time serving in the war. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rosita, who teaches him the true meaning of love and sacrifice.Wayfaring Stranger is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of family, love, and the American Dream. It is a story of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, and a testament to the enduring spirit of the American people.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.