Mother - Owen Wister - Bog

""Mother"" is a novel written by Owen Wister, first published in 1929. The story follows the life of Kate Barrington, a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself in the American West. Set in the late 19th century, the novel explores the challenges faced by women during this time period, including the struggle for independence and the limitations imposed by societal expectations.The novel opens with Kate's arrival in the small town of Medicine Bend, where she quickly establishes herself as a successful businesswoman and respected member of the community. Despite facing opposition from those who believe that a woman's place is in the home, Kate remains steadfast in her determination to succeed.As the story unfolds, Kate faces a series of challenges, including a romantic entanglement with a local rancher and the threat of violence from a group of outlaws. Through it all, Kate remains true to herself and her beliefs, ultimately emerging as a strong and independent woman who has overcome the obstacles in her path.Filled with vivid descriptions of the American West and memorable characters, ""Mother"" is a powerful and inspiring novel that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.It was for this reason that we all yearned in our middle-aged way for the tale of love which we expected from young Richard. He, on his part, repeated the hope that by the time his turn to tell a story was reached we should be tired of stories and prefer to spend the evening at the card tables or in the music room.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.