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The Winning of Barbara Worth

The Winning of Barbara Worth

Wright, Harold Bell
Cootes, T. Graham

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417941162
ISBN13: 9781417941162
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Winning of Barbara Worth is a novel written by American author Harold Bell Wright. The book is set in the early 20th century in the Imperial Valley of California, which is a desert region that has been transformed into an agricultural oasis by the construction of an irrigation system. The story revolves around the development of this irrigation system and the struggles of the people involved in its construction.The main character of the book is a young engineer named Willard Holmes, who is tasked with overseeing the construction of the irrigation system. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Barbara Worth, who is also involved in the project. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Barbara is engaged to a wealthy landowner named Jefferson Worth.As the construction of the irrigation system progresses, Willard and Barbara find themselves drawn closer together, despite the obstacles in their path. Meanwhile, Jefferson Worth becomes increasingly desperate to protect his land and his financial interests, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the three main characters.The Winning of Barbara Worth is a classic tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. It explores themes of greed, sacrifice, and the transformative power of human ingenuity. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the California landscape and its compelling characters, and has remained a popular work of American literature since its publication in 1911.1911. Another story of the West from Wright, who, prior to his artistic and writing career, served as a minister. The book begins: Jefferson Worth's outfit of four mules and a big wagon pulled out of San Felipe at daybreak, headed for Rubio City. From the swinging red tassels on the bridles of the leaders to the galvanized iron water bucket dangling from the tail of the reach back of the rear axle the outfit wore an unmistakable air of prosperity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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