Publisher's Synopsis
Wild Pastures is a novel written by Winthrop Packard and first published in 1909. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Berrys and the Hales, who are neighbors and ranchers in the same valley. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness as the two families navigate their relationships with each other and the challenges of life on the frontier. The central character, John Berry, is a young man who falls in love with Alice Hale, the daughter of his family's rival. The two families have a long-standing feud, but John and Alice's love for each other transcends their families' animosity. As the story unfolds, the Berrys and the Hales face a series of challenges, including drought, rustlers, and personal tragedies. The characters must learn to work together and put aside their differences in order to survive and thrive in the harsh environment of the Wild West. Wild Pastures is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier and the struggles of the people who lived there. It is a timeless story of love and redemption that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
